That’s really cool actually, I did not know that
Comment on "Too rich for my blood." - Ancient cultures leaving bronze behind for cheap, cheap iron
PugJesus@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
Fun Fact! Much of Sub-Saharan Africa lacks a distinct ‘Bronze Age’, because the form of furnaces that spread there, bloomeries, were suited to smelt iron at their introduction.
Funny how technology is often non-linear!
janewaydidnothingwrong@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Hylactor@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
How could I learn more about this?
PugJesus@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
This gives a good overview of the discussion and background, as well as some excellent photos of artifacts!
This might be of interest if you want a real-close look at the archeology itself.