The Hittites forged iron weapons before anyone else
The ancient Hittites revolutionized warfare in 1400 BC by pioneering iron forging, creating weapons stronger than bronze and ushering in the Iron Age.
Around 1400 BC, the ancient Hittites, an empire in modern-day Turkey, pioneered iron production. Their iron weapons, like swords and spearheads, were stronger and held sharper edges than bronze, giving their armies a significant battlefield advantage. This innovation marked the beginning of the Iron Age, transforming ancient warfare.
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