vroegeIJzertijd
The Vroege IJzertijd, or Early Iron Age, is a period in European prehistory that spans roughly from the 8th century BCE to the 5th century BCE. This era marks the transition from the Late Bronze Age to full Iron Age technology, characterized by the widespread adoption of iron tools and weapons. The beginning of this period is often associated with the arrival of ironworking techniques from Central Europe, which spread across the continent through trade, migration, and cultural exchange.
During the Vroege IJzertijd, societies in what is now the Netherlands and surrounding regions underwent significant
Archaeological evidence from this period includes fortified hilltop settlements, known as terpen, which were constructed to
Economic activities during this time included agriculture, animal husbandry, and trade. Iron tools improved farming efficiency,
The Vroege IJzertijd laid the foundation for the later Iron Age cultures that would dominate Europe until