Iron Smelting

1200 BCE · Metallurgy · Hittite Empire

First appeared:
1200 BCE
Category:
Metallurgy
Developed by:
Hittite Empire

Iron Smelting first appeared around 1200 BCE, developed within Hittite Empire. Explore where and when it emerged on the interactive map.

Technologies it enabled

Frequently asked questions

What is Iron Smelting?
Iron Smelting is a technological development dated to around 1200 BCE in the field of metallurgy.
When did Iron Smelting appear?
1200 BCE
Which civilization developed Iron Smelting?
Hittite Empire