what is a lithikos
Palaeolithic Period. The word Palaeolithic derives from the Greek â palaios (old) and lithikos (is relating to or composed of stone), which means âold age of the stoneâ or âOld Stone Ageâ. The Palaeolithic period is by far the longest era and was in essence the age of the human evolution.he Palaeolithic period is distinguishable because of their use of knapped tools. Knapped means to chip or break up stone, flint and obsidian with sharp blows to shape them into tools. (Pictured, tools and weapons of the Palaeolithic period).