First, native copper was worked by cold hammering; later, metal began to be obtained by smelting ore in fire. This technological development led to the emergence of the Chalcolithic (Copper Stone) Age and initiated the process that would extend to bronze and iron metallurgy in the future.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Beginning of Copper Metallurgy?
- The beginning of copper metallurgy was humanity's first step in the transition from stone tools to the use of metal.
- When did Beginning of Copper Metallurgy happen?
- 7000 BCE