> Paleolithic life expectancy was something like 22 to 33, and much of that after very high infant/maternal death rates. This is a widespread belief but it is

> Paleolithic life expectancy was something like 22 to 33, and much of that after very high infant/maternal death rates. This is a widespread belief but it is an urban myth. Most of the average mortality from the Paleolithic is weighted downward due to infant and childhood mortality. If you lived past 15 years there was a good chance you would grow old. A 2008 study found that once infant mortality was removed the average life expectancy was 70 to 80 years! [0] > our ancestors wouldn't have the same hangups and cultural barriers humans have had for the past several millenia. Citation needed. Rules over access to women is found across ancient societies and cultures. In patriarchal societies women are a valued good and bargaining chip between men, hence the cross-cultural dowry paid to the father. Promiscuity would have been even more problematic then than today because of small, tight-knit communities where paternity controversy could cause a major social disruption in the clan. [0] https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/life-expectancy-myth-and-why-many-ancient-humans-lived-long-077889 https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins...