Bronze Age in Europe

The Bronze Age in Europe, roughly spanning 3200 to 600 BCE, was a period marked by the use of bronze for tools and weapons, which allowed for advancements in agriculture, trade, and warfare. Societies became more complex, with the emergence of cities and social hierarchies. Key cultures included the Minoans in Crete, the Mycenaeans in Greece, and later the Celts. This era saw the development of writing, art, and significant trade networks. The Bronze Age laid the groundwork for the subsequent Iron Age, transforming social structures and technological progress across the continent.