Innovations During The Bronze Age

There were several innovations that were fruitful during the Bronze Age, of that one of the most important was the formulation of the written word (Matthews et. al., 2014). The development of the written word provided a means for recording current events to reference later, moreover, the ability to write allowed for a more accurate delivery method of messages between parties. In the beginning stages of the written word during the Bronze Age clay tablets were used, later the Egyptians use papyrus to record writings.

As the name of the period suggests the Bronze Age brought forth the use of metals to construct various tools as well as weapons, bringing us to a second innovation during this historical period (Matthews et. al., 2014). It is thought that the Sumerians were the first to add tin to copper creating bronze in order to build stronger tools and weapons, estimated to have occurred around 3300 B.C. (History.com, 2018). This discovery brought an end to the Stone Age where previous tools and weapons had been chiseled from rock. The use of bronze spread to Greece, China, and the British Isles after a period of time.

al., 2014). The oldest known wheel was discovered in Mesopotamia, consequently, it was believed to have been used as a pottery wheel, it is estimated to be from the year 3500 B.C. (Dhwty, 2018). The wheel was later paired with an intricate axel system to enable its use with chariots. The oldest known boat was discovered in 1992, it is estimated to have been built in 1500 B.C. during the Bronze Age (Dover Museum,