The Bronze Age was characterized by: The discovery of metal smelting. The formation of highly densely populated societies. The emergence of the earliest organized states. The earliest complex social structure with class differentiation, comprising the people and the ruling class. An increase in warfare, with sophisticated weaponry.

The appearance of bronze did a lot to thoroughly change the world and the societies that possessed it. Even though it generally lasted for 2,000 years at most, it brought serious advancements and penetrated deep into the natural order of things. It connected new lands and people through trade routes and placed great emphasis on mining.

The Bronze Age is the period best known for its advances in culture, language, technology, religion, art, architecture, politics, warfare, and trade.

Bronze Age, third phase in the development of material culture among the ancient peoples of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, following the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods (Old Stone Age and New Stone Age, respectively). The term also denotes the first period in which metal was used.