Bronze Casting – A process of pouring molten bronze into molds to create weapons, tools, and artistic objects.
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Sea Peoples
Sea Peoples – Mysterious groups that attacked and contributed to the decline of Bronze Age Mediterranean civilizations.
Collapse of Bronze Age Civilizations
Collapse of Bronze Age Civilizations – A period of widespread societal collapse around 1200 BCE, possibly due to war, climate change, and economic disruptions.
Chariot Warfare
Chariot Warfare – A form of combat in which chariots, pulled by horses, were used for mobility and battle advantage.
Hittites – A Bronze Age Indo-European people known for their advanced use of iron weapons before the Iron Age.
Trade Networks
Trade Networks – The exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies between Bronze Age civilizations, such as the Silk Road and maritime trade routes.
Shang Dynasty
Shang Dynasty – The first historically confirmed dynasty of China, known for bronze casting and early Chinese writing.
Mycenaean Civilization
Mycenaean Civilization – A Greek Bronze Age culture known for fortified palace complexes and involvement in the Trojan War.
Minoan Civilization
Minoan Civilization – A Bronze Age culture on the island of Crete, known for its palaces, such as Knossos, and maritime trade.
Indus Valley Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization – A Bronze Age culture in South Asia known for well-planned cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.