The discussion clarifies the historical naming conventions of the Iron and Copper Age, emphasizing that these periods are defined by the predominant use of iron and copper in tools and weaponry. It highlights that the Bronze Age, which utilized an alloy of tin and copper, preceded the Iron Age, with the latter beginning in the late ancient period rather than the Dark Ages. Key cultures such as the Romans, Hittites, and Celts are noted for their use of iron tools and weapons during this time. The transition from the Stone Age, characterized by flint tools, to these metal ages marks significant advancements in technology and warfare.
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Yes, it was the Bronze Age & Iron Age. But the Iron Age is generally said to have begun in the late ancient period, not in the Dark Age. The Romans had iron tools and weapons, as did the Hittites, the Celts, and a number of other ancient cultures.so-crates said:I always thought it was bronze and iron age ( bronze is an alloy of tin and copper). These two ages are so named because those supposedly those two materials were found predominantly in tools and implements of war. The bronze age lasted up until about the dark ages...