There were several elements that would have been encountered in their simple substance form and used by ancient people. They would not have been recognised as 'elements', but they were certainly exploited in the various ancient cultures
Copper and gold in their native form as simple substances have been used to make ornaments for at least 7000 years, and silver perhaps only a little less. Sulfur is encountered in its simple substance form as a yellow encrustation around volcanic fumraoles and in similar settings. Carbon as coal outcrops to the surface in many places, or, as charcoal, it would have been produced in early campfires and used for fuel, drawings, and as body paint.
When the smelting process, initially to produce copper from its ores, was discovered, a new phase of civilization began. We refer to it as the "Bronze Age". This innovation led fairly rapidly to the discovery and use of lead, tin, and Mercury. Much later, just a few centuries BC, the secret of making iron metal (basically very hot forced-air furnaces) was discovered, and we entered the "iron age".
So there were basically just 9 of the simple substances we now recognize as elements known to early civilisations:
The 7 metals copper, gold, silver, mercury, tin, lead, and iron, and
the 2 non-metals carbon and sulfur.
One well-known heavy element is uranium. It is commonly used as a fuel in nuclear reactors and is known for its radioactive properties.
Sulphur is the material used on the tips of matches. They used to be known as Lucifer matches.
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Gold and Silver are believed to be the first discovered, as they were used by ancient men.
Elemental mercury has been known since ancient times, dating back to civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks. They were aware of its properties, but it wasn't until the early 16th century that it was formally distinguished as an element. The discovery is often credited to the alchemist Geber, who documented its unique characteristics.
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Sulfur has been known since ancient times, as it is a naturally occurring element. It was used by the ancient Egyptians and Greeks for medicinal and industrial purposes. The exact date of its discovery is not known due to its early and widespread use.
Ancient people used obsidian ( rocks used to make weapons)
Brimstone is an archaic term for sulfur. It is a yellow, solid element known for its distinct smell and flammability. In ancient times, it was often associated with fire and used for various purposes, including as a component in gunpowder.
cobalt has been used since ancient times but was first isolated by Georg Brant in 1735.
The Ancient Egyptians.
Tungsten's chemical symbol is W, derived from its German name "Wolfram." The element has been known since ancient times, with its ore being used by early civilizations in the production of tools and weapons. Tungsten was officially identified as an element in 1783 by the Spanish brothers Fausto and Juan Jose de Elhuyar.
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People in ancient rome used tokens.
One well-known heavy element is uranium. It is commonly used as a fuel in nuclear reactors and is known for its radioactive properties.
The sword in ancient Egypt was used to kill people in battles.