The Folsom culture, named after the type site Folsom in New Mexico, refers to a prehistoric Native American culture that existed roughly 10,000 to 8,000 years ago during the last Ice Age. It is characterized by distinct stone tools, including the iconic Folsom point, used for hunting large animals like bison and mammoths. Synonyms for the Folsom culture may include the Folsom complex, Folsom tradition, or Folsom archaeological culture. Additionally, the Folsom people are sometimes referred to as Paleo-Indians or Paleoamericans, reflecting their status as one of the earliest known groups of indigenous Americans.