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What was the Bronze Age?

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The Bronze Age was a period of early human history when people learned to make bronze — an alloy of copper and tin — for tools and weapons. Roughly 3300–1200 BCE, it saw the rise of cities, writing, and trade across the ancient world.

Key things to understand

  1. Named for the widespread use of bronze tools and weapons.
  2. It ran roughly from 3300 to 1200 BCE.
  3. It saw early cities, writing, and long-distance trade.
  4. It followed the Stone Age and preceded the Iron Age.

People also ask

What was the Bronze Age?
An early era when humans made bronze tools and weapons, marked by the rise of cities, writing, and trade.
Why is it called the Bronze Age?
Because people learned to make bronze — a strong alloy of copper and tin — for everyday tools and weapons.
What came after the Bronze Age?
The Iron Age, when iron working replaced bronze for tools and weapons.