The second most profound human accomplishment was the discovery of metal ore smelting and making objects out of metal instead of stone. Not only did this usher in a whole new age of technological advancement, it brought a completely new medium to the craftsman to create objects never before dreamed of.
It also allowed Man to craft tools and weapons in size and purpose that were previously impossible with stone or organic resources. This made everyday life easier when it came to improvements in tools but it also made life much more dangerous with the advent of the use of metal in weaponry. Axes, maces, swords, daggers, hammers, arrowheads and spearheads were some of the many deadly new discoveries in metal. The use of metal also allowed very sharp edges to be retained and easily sharpened compared to stone.
With the advent of metal came the advent of WAR. The first metal used was copper in certain world regions of civilization. Other regions went right to using bronze but at a later time. Southeast Europe along with Western and Central Asia were the first regions using copper dating back to the 4th millennium BC. Many ancient societies went from the Neolithic Period to the Bronze Age. This can be identified with the discovery of smelting copper with tin to make a harder metal that is harder than copper, will hold its edge better and appear more gold in color than copper.
The Bronze Age varies in dating, relative to different geographical regions of the globe. It is during the Bronze Age that metalworking becomes most advanced. Ancient craftsmanship in coinage , jewelry, weapons, armor and art objects still astound modern artisans today in technique and execution of designs, baffling many on just how such work was accomplished in primitive workshops. Where are the tools?
Even most prestigious national museums lack these rare This example is the largest and finest specimen we have ever encountered in the last 30 years of our experience! They are truly works of ancient art and The hallmark of These harpoons are It is a true museum-class specimen with ALL intact features including the original pommel, full handle tang, This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved iron weapon of the classical Black Sea ancient Scythians of Eastern Europe.
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