Paleolithic Spear Points Paleolithic Spear Points. Middle/Upper Paleolithic Aterian period 45,000 – 30,000 BC. Size averages 3″ x 2″ x 1/2″ – 1 3/4″ x 1″ x 1/4″. These points are well worn and highly polished through time. 2014-07-21 grahamgeorge