Iron Age Italy

The Iron Age in Italy, roughly from 900 to 1 BCE, was a period marked by the widespread use of iron for tools, weapons, and craftsmanship. It saw the development of complex societies, urban settlements, and trade networks. Different groups, such as the Etruscans in central Italy and various Italic tribes in the south, thrived and influenced later cultures like the Romans. This era also experienced cultural exchanges, the rise of early cities, and advances in art, technology, and social organization, laying important foundations for Italy’s future civilizations.