The Bronze Age (c. 2000 BC – 500 BC) (jan 1, 2000 BC – jan 1, 500 BC)
Description:
Event: The introduction of metalworking and expansion of trade.Description: Bronze tools, weapons, and ornaments—like the crescent-shaped gold lunula—emerged as metalworking took hold. Trade networks connected Ireland to Britain and continental Europe.
Significance: This technological leap enhanced craftsmanship and linked Ireland to broader cultural and economic trends.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2000 BC
jan 1, 500 BC
~ 1500 years