Bronze Age in the Near East

The Bronze Age in the Near East, spanning roughly 3300 to 1200 BCE, marks a period of significant advancements in culture and technology. It began with the development of bronze metallurgy, which enabled stronger tools and weapons. This era saw the rise of powerful city-states, complex societies, and trade networks. Significant civilizations like the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Hittites emerged, contributing to writing, law, and monumental architecture. The Bronze Age also fostered advancements in art and religion, influencing later cultures. Its decline, around 1200 BCE, led to the transition into the Iron Age, characterized by new societal changes and technological innovations.