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The Bronze Age

The period of ancient human culture characterized by the use of bronze, occurring between approximately 4000 B.C. and the start of the Iron Age.

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Definition

The period of ancient human culture characterized by the use of bronze that began between 4000 and 3000 b.c. and ended with the advent of the Iron Age.

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Last revised August 14, 2026