The Archaeozoic aeon is the oldest eon in Earth's history, lasting from 4 billion to 2.5 billion years ago. Synonyms for the Archaeozoic aeon include the Eoarchean era or the Archean era. This period saw the formation of the Earth's crust, the emergence of life, and the evolution of primitive organisms. Other terms related to this period include the Hadean era (which preceded the Archaeozoic) and the Proterozoic era (which followed it). The Archaeozoic aeon was a crucial time in the Earth's development and provides insight into the evolution of our planet and its inhabitants.