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jan 1, 500 BC - Ironworking in Sub-Saharan Africa – (c. 500 BCE)

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Iron tools and weapons began to spread across West and Central Africa, especially in places like Nok (Nigeria). This helped farming, hunting, and warfare, and supported the growth of new kingdoms.

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jan 1, 500 BC
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~ 2528 years ago