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Iron technology

Also known as ironworking

Iron technology refers to the production and use of iron for tools and weapons, which spread widely in the ancient Near East at the end of the Bronze Age. The Hittite Empire is associated with early ironworking. The site notes that Hittite techniques contributed to the gradual diffusion of iron technology across the region.

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Hittite EmpireImpactCounty of HainautSocioeconomyKingdom of BugandaFoundationNok cultureExchange

Mentioned in 3 state histories

BoiiOld KedahKingdom of the Geats

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Iron technology. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/iron-technology
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