Argaric Culture
European culture
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The El Argar culture was a European civilization that flourished in the Almería region of the Iberian Peninsula at the beginning of the 2nd millennium BCE. This culture was known for its advanced metallurgy, working with bronze, silver, and gold. El Argar reached its peak between 1700 and 1000 BCE and expanded its influence throughout southern and central regions of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as to the Balearic Islands. They also engaged in lively trade with centers in the eastern Mediterranean.1
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