9000s BCE: Metallurgy’s Beginnings Forge Future Technologies
The 9000s BCE marked the early use of metallurgy, with the first experiments in smelting and metalworking. Early metallurgists discovered how to extract and work with metals like copper, leading to stronger tools and weapons. This nascent technology paved the way for the Bronze Age and the development of advanced metalworking techniques. The principles of early metallurgy have evolved into modern practices in materials science, influencing everything from aerospace engineering to electronics, highlighting the long-lasting impact of these ancient technological breakthroughs.
