Iron Age Europe - Wikipedia
WEBIn Europe, the Iron Age is the last stage of the prehistoric period and the first of the protohistoric periods, [1] which initially meant descriptions of a particular area by Greek and Roman writers.
Iron Age - Wikipedia
WEBThe Iron Age is the final epoch of the three historical Metal Ages, after the Chalcolithic and Bronze Age. It has also been considered as the final Age of the three-age division starting with prehistory (before recorded history) and progressing to …
Iron Age | Definition, History, Technology, & Facts | Britannica
WEBIron Age, final technological and cultural stage in the Stone–Bronze–Iron Age sequence in which iron for the most part replaced bronze in implements and weapons. The date of the Iron Age varied geographically, beginning in the Middle East and southeastern Europe about 1200 BCE but in China not until about 600 CE.
Iron Age - Timeline, Technology & Facts | HISTORY
WEBJan 3, 2018 · The Iron Age was a period in human history that started between 1200 B.C. and 600 B.C., depending on the region, and followed the Stone Age and Bronze Age. During the Iron Age, people...
Iron Age Scandinavia - Wikipedia
WEBThe Iron Age in Scandinavia and Northern Europe begins around 500 BC with the Jastorf culture, and is taken to last until c. 800 AD and the beginning Viking Age.
The Oxford Handbook of the European Iron Age | Oxford Academic
WEBMar 7, 2018 · The Oxford Handbook of the European Iron Age presents to students, scholars, and interested general readers a broad overview of current understanding of the archaeology of Europe from 1000 bc to the early historic period.
History of Europe - Metal Ages, Migration, Cultures | Britannica
WEBThe Iron Age is often seen as the time of the appearance in history of the European peoples, the “barbarians” as they were seen by Rome. These people included a number of different tribes and groups, the configuration of which changed over time; all had more or less obvious roots in the Bronze Age.
History of Europe - Iron Age, Celts, Germanic Tribes | Britannica
WEBHistory of Europe - Iron Age, Celts, Germanic Tribes: During most of the Middle and Late Bronze Age, iron was present, albeit scarce. It was used for personal ornaments and small knives, for repairs on bronzes, and for bimetallic items.
Introduction: The Iron Age in Europe - Oxford Academic
WEBThis chapter provides an overview of the origins and development of Iron Age studies in Europe and outlines the main research themes explored in this book. The period is understood to begin when iron first came into general use, between 1000 and 600 BC in different regions.
Chronology in Iron Age Europe: Current Approaches and Challenges
WEBMar 7, 2018 · This chapter begins by examining how understandings of the duration of the European Iron Age vary and the factors shaping these perceptions, from the date at which iron was adopted, to the divergent trajectories of different regions consequent on the rise of Greece and Rome.
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