Iron Age (Noun)
Meaning 1
(archeology) the period following the Bronze Age; characterized by rapid spread of iron tools and weapons.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The archaeological findings indicate that the village was inhabited during the Iron Age, as evidenced by the discovery of iron swords and plows.
- The museum's exhibit on the Iron Age showcased the various tools and artifacts that were used by early European farmers during that period.
- Historians believe that the introduction of ironworking during the Iron Age revolutionized warfare and agriculture in ancient societies.
- The Iron Age is characterized by the widespread use of iron for making tools, weapons, and other objects, marking a significant departure from the Bronze Age.
- Archaeologists have dated the Iron Age in Africa to around 500 BCE, during which time the use of iron tools and farming practices spread rapidly throughout the continent.
Meaning 2
(classical mythology) the last and worst age of the world.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.