Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. African (general, continental cultures)
6. Ancient African
7. ancient East African
8. Nubian (culture or style)

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the Paleolithic period in Nubia from about 15,000 to 10,000 BCE. The period is characterized by grinding stones and blades possibly indicating experiments in agriculture as well as the presence of cemeteries and evidence of ritual burial.