What share of the human past is covered by prehistory?

Over 99 percent.

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  1. Less than 1 percent
  2. Over 99 percent ✔
  3. About half

Why: Prehistory covers over 99 percent of the human past, from the Paleolithic until writing appeared.

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Answer: Over 99 percent. Prehistory covers over 99 percent of the human past, from the Paleolithic until writing appeared.

  1. Archaeology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology
    Prehistory includes over 99% of the human past
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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