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The beginning of Iron Age varies as per the regions and it is evident that every region that experienced this time period had actually had it in an exclusive time period which was different from every other region in this case. In China, Iron Age began around 600 B.C. In ancient periods of Korea and Japan, the Iron Age is considered to begin during 500 to 400 B.C. As per the Britannica Encyclopedia, iron was used under limitations in the ancient Middle East during 3000 B.C. It claims that metal was much more dominant in that region at that particular time.
Periodic Table of Elements. Iron was first discovered by the Egyptians in 4000 BC to make weapons and tools. This is called Iron Age because of the widespread use of iron. Iron comes from Latin word ferrum. It is reactive element, becomes rusty when exposed to damp air. This process is known as corrosion.