Bronze Age

Period in human history characterized by the use of bronze tools and weapons.

Bronze Era Bronze Period

The Bronze Age was a period in human history characterized by the use of bronze tools and weapons, typically spanning from around 3300 BCE to 1200 BCE. It followed the Neolithic period and preceded the Iron Age, marking significant advancements in metallurgy, trade, urban development, and social complexity across various regions of the world.

The term 'Bronze Age' was coined by archaeologist Christian Jürgensen Thomsen in 1836.

The Bronze Age was a time when people started using tools and weapons made of bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin.

What defines the Bronze Age? It was defined by the widespread use of bronze tools and weapons
When did it start? Around 3300 BC in the Near East
How long did it last? It ended around 1200 BC

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Early Bronze Age Middle Bronze Age Late Bronze Age

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Human history

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