Physically, it was weaker than bronze. But after mastering some forging techniques iron was able to become stronger than bronze.
Also, bronze was an alloy of tin and copper, tho metals that were hard to find, and had to be imported.
Iron's hardness and ability to be forged into various shapes made it popular for use in weapons. It could be sharpened into a blade, making it useful for swords and spears, and its durability made it suitable for armor and shields.
Which physical property of iron made it popular for use in weapons? magnetism luster malleability ductility
Physically, it was weaker than bronze. But after mastering some forging techniques iron was able to become stronger than bronze. Also, bronze was an alloy of tin and copper, tho metals that were hard to find, and had to be imported.
The Assyrians used iron-forged weapons.
The ability to make weapons made of iron
The ability to make weapons made of iron
The Phoenicians lasted quite a while, and well into the Iron Age, so they doubtless had iron weapons.
they used a composite bow also they made lots of iron tools and weapons
Bronze, copper, iron, wood.
Iron Age people made weapons by smelting iron ore in a furnace to extract iron, which was then forged into various weapons like swords, spears, and axes using blacksmithing techniques. They often combined iron with other metals like bronze to improve the weapon's strength and durability.
because it was much stronger than the bronze they used. they made iron into weapons and it was more reliable
from hunting, farming but most of all using iron weapons