kuparikaapeleissa

Kuparikaapeleissa, also known as the Copper Age, is a prehistoric period characterized by the use of copper and bronze in toolmaking and weaponry. This era followed the Stone Age and preceded the Iron Age. The transition from the Stone Age to the Copper Age is marked by the discovery and use of copper, which was first smelted around 5000 BCE in the Middle East. The earliest known copper artifacts are from the Near East, particularly from sites in modern-day Iraq and Iran.

The Copper Age is divided into three main phases: Early, Middle, and Late. The Early Copper Age, which began around 5000 BCE, saw the development of copper mining and smelting techniques. During the Middle Copper Age, around 4500-3500 BCE, copper tools and weapons became more common, and the first evidence of bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, appears. The Late Copper Age, around 3500-2500 BCE, saw the widespread use of bronze, which was stronger and more durable than copper.

The Copper Age is associated with significant cultural and technological developments. It saw the emergence of complex societies, the development of writing systems, and the construction of monumental architecture. The Copper Age also witnessed the spread of metallurgy across Europe, Asia, and Africa, leading to the development of distinct regional cultures.

The end of the Copper Age is marked by the discovery of iron, which was smelted around 1200 BCE. The transition to the Iron Age brought about significant changes in toolmaking, warfare, and society, leading to the development of more advanced and complex civilizations.