Copper Age

noun

1. a cultural period intermediate between the Neolithic and the Bronze ages, marked by the development and use of copper tools.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Copper Age¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

The Copper Age communities of the Iberian Peninsula produced one of the most important archaeological records of late prehistory, but at the same time also one of the most puzzling for specialists.

From Science Daily

In the study, the researchers analysed macrolithic artifacts that Copper Age groups from eighteen sites used for a multitude of tasks, such as grinding cereals, processing food, crushing minerals, cutting stones, waterproofing ceramics, dressing leather, forging and sharpening metal tools and weapons, felling trees and working wood, or butchering animals.

From Science Daily

This economic organization, based on a great variety of resources and tasks, was present in almost all settlements, independently of their type or dimensions, and would have been crucial for the great social, architectural and demographic dynamics and development reached by the societies of the peninsular Copper Age.

From Science Daily

The study describes the productive forces of these communities based, above all, on the macrolithic artifacts, essential tools for achieving a large part of the tasks undertaken in the Copper Age.

From Science Daily

The highest status individual in ancient Iberian copper age society was a woman, not a man as previously believed, according to a new study.

From BBC