Iron Age: Quick Facts

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News •

The Iron Age King Who Lured Rome Into Britain Was Actually a Woman, Archaeologists Say • Nov. 4, 2026, 7:01 PM ET (Gizmodo)

Danube gravel workers stumbled upon 500 rusty Iron Age iron bars, probably a sunken boat’s cargo • Oct. 18, 2026, 1:11 PM ET (Earth.com)

Facts

Date	c. 1200 BCE - c. 1000

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