When did people first work with iron?

The Iron Age began at the time of Hittites, a fierce nation of Aryans. They extended their boundaries in all directions, and proved, practically quite unconquerable. This was because they had a major advantage on their side – they had strong weapons made of iron, which was infinitely superior to the ‘softer’ bronze.


The Hittites had discovered the art of refining iron ore. They first heated the iron ore till it melted into a paste-like mass. Then, as it cooled, the beat it into shapes of weapons and implements.