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Iron Age Archaoelogy
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Iron Age (200-40 BC) Celtic oppidum in Bavaria south of the Danube River, of about 380 acres in size, excavated by the Deutches Archaeologisches Institut since the 1930s. Best known for its highly developed metal working techniques.
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• Celtic culture
• Iron Age
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The technology of iron smelting was developed at different times throughout the Old World, and provided access to efficient and durable metal tools and weapons.
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