**Journal of the Metal Age** **Special Edition: The Metal Revolution

**Journal of the Metal Age** **Special Edition: The Metal Revolution** **date: October 2023** --- **capa: The Age of Transformation** The Metal Age is a crucial period in human history, characterized by the use of metals for the manufacture of tools and weapons. This era can be divided into three main periods: a Idade do cobre, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. cada um desses períodos trouxe inovações significativas que influenciaram a sociedade, economy and culture of the time. --- **Section 1: A Idade do cobre (c. 5000 a.c. - 3000 a.c.)** The use of copper marked an important advance, being one of the first metals to be worked by man. Copper tools were more durable than stone tools, allowing greater efficiency in agriculture and hunting. the first civilizations, like Sumerian and Egyptian, began to form during this period, using copper to create utensils and ornaments. --- **Section 2: The Bronze Age (c. 3000 a.c. - 1200 a.c.)** The mixture of copper and tin resulted in the creation of bronze., a more resistant and versatile metal. This period saw the emergence of great civilizations, Like Mesopotamian, the Egyptian and the Minoan. Bronze allowed the manufacture of more effective weapons, in addition to tools that revolutionized agriculture. Trade exchanges have intensified, leading to the development of trade networks that connected different regions. --- **Section 3: The Iron Age (c. 1200 a.c. - 500 a.c.)** The introduction of iron brought a new era of innovations. The iron, being more abundant and accessible than copper and tin, allowed the mass production of tools and weapons. civilizações como os hititas e os romanos dominaram essa tecnologia, transforming war and agriculture. The use of iron led to the expansion of empires and an increase in population, as agricultural practices have become more efficient. --- **Section 4: Impactos Sociais e culturais** The Age of Metals not only