Where was Iron Discovered?

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Iron was first discovered in South East Asia about 4000 years ago. In the 12th century BC the Hittites were the first people known to actually process iron and were famous their beautiful adornments and iron objects. The Hittite soldiers used weapons like the bow, the spade, spear, shield, and the ax.

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how was iron discovered?

Iron is known to Human for years. However firstly cast iron was produced in China in 550BC. Later alloys of Iron like Steel invented and used.

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When was Iron First Discovered?

No one knows the exact date that iron was discovered. Archaeological finds have suggested that it has been utilized for a minimum of 5,000 years. You can find more information here:

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Where was Iron Discovered?

Iron was first discovered in South East Asia about 4000 years ago. In the 12th century BC the Hittites were the first people known to actually process iron and were famous their beautiful

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What Year was Iron Discovered?

People have been using the element iron for at least 5,000 years. It is not known in exactly what year it was discovered, or when, how or by whom it was first discovered.

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