Noun: Upper Paleolithic
- The final period of the Paleolithic era, from about 40,000 to 10,000 years ago, characterized by the emergence of modern humans and their sophisticated stone tools and art
"Cave paintings from the Upper Paleolithic show remarkable artistic skill"
Type of: period, period of time, time period, time span
Part of: Palaeolithic [Brit, Cdn], Palaeolithic Age [Brit, Cdn], Paleolithic, Paleolithic Age
Encyclopedia: Upper Paleolithic