Why is a certain period in history known as the Bronze Age?

You might have heard of the term Bronze Age in your history text books. Bronze is an alloy; it is a mixture of tin and copper which is harder and more durable than pure copper or tin. But why is a period known by the name of an alloy?

The Bronze Age began when early humans learnt to mix tin and copper to make bronze. The period between 3500 BC and 1200 BC is known as Bronze Age. It began in the present-day regions of Turkey, Iran, and Iraq, which were also the cradles of human civilization.

During this time, bronze was the most important metal for making tools and weapons, and the properties of bronze made it possible to make tools more and more sophisticated. Bronze made possible some of the significant advancements in human history.

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