Metal Timeline

Timeline

2300 BCE
Bronze is used in the Aegean.
c. 1550 BCE
Gold death masks (including that of 'Agamemnon') made at Mycenae.
1000 BCE
Iron working in southern Europe.
750 BCE
Iron working is introduced to Egypt.
c. 200 BCE
Iron in the Celtic world experiences a significant boom. Iron manufacturing increase in all facets of life such as weapon construction and agriculture items.