Iron Age (800BCE-43BCE) (jan 1, 800 BC – jan 1, 43 BC)
Description:
The Iron Age is the final epoch of the three-age system, preceded by the Stone Age (Neolithic) and the Bronze Age. It is an archaeological erain the prehistory and protohistory of Europe and the Ancient Near East, and by analogy also used of other parts of the Old World.
As its name suggests, Iron Age technology is characterized by the production of tools and
weaponry by ferrous metallurgy (ironworking), more specifically from carbon steel.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 800 BC
jan 1, 43 BC
~ 757 years