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WhAT DID prEhISTorY LooK LIKE In ThE CoMMUnITY?
What remains of Prehistory can we find in our community? t HINK
1 Look, listen and read.
The Palaeolithic period
During the Palaeolithic period, the first people to inhabit the land of Andalucía settled on the banks of the Guadalquivir river and lived in the caves they found in the nearby mountain areas. Important cave paintings are found there.
The Prehistory in Andalucía
The Neolithic period
The Neolithic period began with the arrival of people from the eastern Mediterranean who settled in Almería. They developed agriculture, lumbering, new polished stone techniques and ceramics. Large stone dolmens were built.
The Metal Age
The most important settlements in the Metal Age are Los Millares, El Gracel and El Argar. They were walled settlements, inhabited by many people and well organised. Important megaliths are found in La Giganta (Málaga) and the Megalithic Park of Gorafe (Granada).
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What areas did the first humans inhabit in Andalucía? What evidence is there of this?
3 In pairs, look at the following picture and describe it briefly.
What are you going to visit tomorrow?
Watch the ‘Megaliths at anayaeducacion.es for better understanding of this structure.
I am going to visit a dolmen in Granada. It has...
Your turn!
I n VE n TI on S o F T h E pr E h ISTorY
1 Let’s make a Prehistory object!
Step 1. In groups of four, choose a stage of the Prehistory and an important invention of that period.
Step 2. Use plasticine and your hands to create it.
Step 3. Discuss and describe your tool to the rest of your classmates.
Step 4. Prepare an exhibition for your school!
2 Prepare an oral presentation about the object made and describe all the things you know about its history, its importance, etc.
NOW I KNOW…
Since the beginning of human history, human beings have lived together in society. Our purpose to educate ourselves on positive values for living together, helps to build healthy social relationships.
