Bronze Age Europe

The Bronze Age in Europe (around 3300–1200 BCE) was a time when people started using bronze—an alloy of copper and tin—for tools, weapons, and ornaments, greatly improving durability and effectiveness. Societies became more complex, with advancements in metalworking, trade, and social organization. People built fortified settlements, developed long-distance trade networks, and created distinctive art and cultural practices. This period set the foundation for later civilizations, marking a major shift from earlier stone-based tools to metal technology, and reflecting increased regional interconnectedness across Europe.