The Chalcolithic was an archaeological period characterized by the increasing use of smelted copper. It followed the Neolithic and preceded the Bronze Age. From Wikipedia
New archaeological evidence reveals advanced iron smelting in Tamil Nadu over 5,300 years ago, reshaping global and Indian historical timelines.
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