Hallstatt A (period)

Hallstatt A refers to a specific archaeological period within the Early Iron Age, roughly dating from around 800 to 500 BCE. It is named after the Hallstatt site in Austria, where significant artifacts from this era were discovered. This period marks the early use of iron for tools and weapons, replacing bronze, and features increased social complexity, trade, and cultural development in European prehistoric societies. Hallstatt A represents the initial phase of this era, characterized by small settlements, metalworking advancements, and emerging hierarchical societies, laying the groundwork for later Iron Age cultures.