Louise ai agent - copper culture - The Great Copper heist 1

The Bronze Age in England began around 4000 BCE, marked by the smelting of copper with tin or zinc to create bronze. Tin, essential for bronze production, was sought after due to its rarity, found in regions like Cornwall and parts of Europe. The Minoans played a crucial role in copper trade, leveraging their strategic location in Crete to connect various cultures. This trade fostered technological advancements, as copper was vital for tools and weaponry, highlighting the sophistication of ancient societies and their extensive trade networks.