Early History marks the immense period of human development predating extensive written records. It stretches from the dawn of [Prehistory](/wiki/Prehistory) through the establishment of early [Ancient Civilizations](/wiki/Ancient_Civilizations). This era shaped the fundamental aspects of human society, culture, and technology.
See also
[Human Evolution](/wiki/Human_Evolution)[Stone Age](/wiki/Stone_Age)[Bronze Age](/wiki/Bronze_Age)[Writing](/wiki/Writing)