Iron Age
noun
: the period of human culture characterized by the smelting of iron and its use in industry beginning somewhat before 1000 b.c. in western Asia and Egypt
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Additionally, the team discovered the remains of a person hailing from the early to middle Iron Age (around 800 to 100 B.C.E.) who was buried with an iron band on their upper right arm, as well as a horse skull buried in a nearby trench.
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Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2025
Along with the Roman items, archaeologists also uncovered an older Iron Age burial with an iron arm band and a horse skull in a nearby pit, as well as an arm and hand found in a different trench, according to Historic England.
—Irene Wright
july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
Fraught With High Tragedy: A Contextual And Chronological Reconsideration Of The Maiden Castle Iron Age ‘war Cemetery’ (England)
As the marketing coordinator at Discover Magazine, Stephanie Edwards interacts with readers across Discover's social media channels and writes digital content.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2025
One of the cauldrons, thought to have been used for mixing wine, was decorated in both Mediterranean and Iron Age styles.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2025
Along with the Roman items, archaeologists also uncovered an older Iron Age burial with an iron arm band and a horse skull in a nearby pit, as well as an arm and hand found in a different trench, according to Historic England.
—Irene Wright
july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
Fraught With High Tragedy: A Contextual And Chronological Reconsideration Of The Maiden Castle Iron Age ‘war Cemetery’ (England)
As the marketing coordinator at Discover Magazine, Stephanie Edwards interacts with readers across Discover's social media channels and writes digital content.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 27 May 2025
One of the cauldrons, thought to have been used for mixing wine, was decorated in both Mediterranean and Iron Age styles.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Iron Age
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“Iron Age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Iron%20Age. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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