Hayat Ashraf

The Chalcolithic period, also known as the Copper Age or Eneolithic, is a transitional phase between the Neolithic period and the Bronze Age. It is characterized by the emergence and early use of copper tools and objects alongside stone tools, marking the beginning of metallurgy. The Chalcolithic period occurred approximately between 4500 BCE and 2000 BCE in different regions of the world, including parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Here are some key features and developments of the Chalcolithic period: 1. Copper Metallurgy: The most significant advancement of the Chalcolithic period was the utilization of copper. Early communities began mining and smelting copper ores to extract the metal. Copper tools and objects, such as axes, chisels, jewelry, and ornaments, were produced, supplementing or replacing stone tools used in previous periods. However, the use of copper was still limited compared to stone tools. 2. Agricultural Continuity: Agriculture continued to be the primary mode of ...