Upper Palaeolithic Cultures

The latest stage in the Palaeolithic era is that of the Upper Palaeolithic Cultures, in which important technological advances were made, such as the invention of flint tools and fine-edged blades. It was also a time of artistic innovation, as seen in the cave paintings that can be found across Asia as well as in Western Europe, testifying not only to the development of technologies and tools but also to a high level of cultural and intellectual achievement.