This table gives a larger context for biblical history by mapping the progression of ancient civilizations according to the technology used in each time period.
Archaeologists classify ancient civilizations according to a series of technological “Ages.” By naming an Age by the common technology and objects of an ancient civilization, archaeologists describe how advanced that civilization was.
|
AGE |
TECHNOLOGY |
APPROXIMATE TIME PERIOD |
|
Stone Age |
Making and using stone tools |
2,000,000 to 6000 B.C. |
|
Pottery Age |
Making and using clay pottery |
6000 to 5000 B.C. |
|
Copper Age |
Making and using cast copper utensils |
5000 to 3000 B.C. |
|
Bronze Age |
Making and using bronze (cast copper and tin) tools |
3000 to 1200 B.C. |
|
Iron Age |
Making and using iron tools |
1200 to 300 B.C. |