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The Bronze Age.
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What are these objects?
How did bronze arrive in Britain?
What is bronze?
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These objects were found with the Amesbury Archer. What are they?
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Bronze is made by heating copper and adding a small amount of tin. The resulting metal is harder, stronger and more durable than flint, copper or tin. It is, therefore, a good choice for making tools and weapons.
What is bronze?
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Greece to Britain
Portugal to Britain
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Greece to Italy
Bronze Age trade routes
Bronze was used by people in other countries like Ancient Greece and Egypt before it was used in Britain. Traders like the Amesbury Archer brought metals such as copper and bronze with them from mainland Europe. Gradually, these metals replaced flint as they were stronger and easier to farm with.
How did bronze arrive in Britain?
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Bronze Age trade routes
Greece to Britain
Portugal to Britain
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Greece to Italy
Bronze was used by people in other countries like Ancient Greece and Egypt before it was used in Britain. Traders like the Amesbury Archer brought metals such as copper and bronze with them from mainland Europe. Gradually, these metals replaced flint as they were stronger and easier to farm with.
How did bronze arrive in Britain?
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Bronze Age trade routes
Greece to Britain
Portugal to Britain
Reset
Greece to Italy
Bronze was used by people in other countries like Ancient Greece and Egypt before it was used in Britain. Traders like the Amesbury Archer brought metals such as copper and bronze with them from mainland Europe. Gradually, these metals replaced flint as they were stronger and easier to farm with.
How did bronze arrive in Britain?
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Bronze Age trade routes
Greece to Britain
Portugal to Britain
Reset
Greece to Italy
Bronze was used by people in other countries like Ancient Greece and Egypt before it was used in Britain. Traders like the Amesbury Archer brought metals such as copper and bronze with them from mainland Europe. Gradually, these metals replaced flint as they were stronger and easier to farm with.
How did bronze arrive in Britain?
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