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Re:Why the Bronze Age Collapsed by netcan on Thursday October 01, 2026 @10:28AM (#49922166)
Primitive steel only becomes common in the middle ages... 2000 years later.

Alexander had an iron sword. Julius had an iron sword.

The problem with iron is that it is very hard to make. Requires lots of fuel, labour and technology.

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