bronze axe

Ancient metal chopper

A bronze axe is a cutting tool or weapon with a blade made of bronze, characteristic of the Bronze Age (roughly 3300–1200 BCE).

Bronze axes represented a significant advance over stone tools, offering sharper edges and more durable construction.

The term appears in archaeology and historical contexts: They unearthed a bronze axe at the dig site.

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weapon · forge · ancient · metal · warrior · tomb · burial goods · casting · lost wax · patina · chisel · mold · prehistoric · smithing · handle · edge · ceremonial · artifact

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G