The Bronze Age (jan 1, 2999 BC – jan 1, 1200 BC)
Description:
Humans develop more advanced metallurgy by smelting together Copper and Tin to make a stronger compound material bronze. It becomes useful in tools, weaponry, armour and artwork.Many early works of art and literature are made at this time as well as some still surviving structures.
Trade routes ran across Eurasia to connect settlements to the tin deposits needed for bronze making.
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Date:
jan 1, 2999 BC
jan 1, 1200 BC
~ 1800 years