Iron Age

noun

: the period of human culture characterized by the smelting of iron and its use in industry beginning somewhat before 1000 b.c. in western Asia and Egypt

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Previous evidence had indicated that the origins of the structure dated to the Late Iron Age II, which typically refers to the period in this region spanning from the late 10th century B.C. to the early 6th century B.C. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 The property is also home to an Iron Age fort called Dunskirloch. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024 Continue your historical journey with a short drive (or public bus ride) from the city to the captivating Iron Age Village of Odin's Odense. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Identifying altered Iron Age artifacts is not only essential to the study of ancient technological innovation. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Iron Age 

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First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Iron Age was in 1845

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“Iron Age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Iron%20Age. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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Iron Age

noun
: the period of human culture characterized by the smelting and use of iron and beginning somewhat before 1000 b.c. in western Asia and Egypt

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