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The Iron Age

A period in human history following the Stone and Bronze Ages, starting between 1200 and 600 B.C. and defined by war.

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Definition

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. An age defined by war.

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Last revised August 14, 2026