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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
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First Known Use
1845, in the meaning defined above
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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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