The Clovis Culture refers to a prehistoric Native American culture that existed around 13,000 years ago in North America. It is characterized by distinctive stone tools, particularly the Clovis point, a type of spearhead used for hunting large game like mammoths and bison. The culture is named after the town of Clovis, New Mexico, where these tools were first discovered.
Archaeological evidence suggests that the Clovis people were among the earliest inhabitants of North America, migrating from Asia across the land bridge known as Beringia. Their hunting practices and tool-making techniques provide valuable insights into the lifestyles and survival strategies of early humans in the continent's diverse environments.