Celts - Wikipedia
The La Tène culture developed and flourished during the late Iron Age (from 450 BC to the Roman conquest in the 1st century BC) in eastern France, Switzerland, Austria, southwest Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.
Ancient Celts - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 1, 2021 · The Ancient Celts were various tribal groups living in parts of western and central Europe in the Late Bronze Age and through the Iron Age (c. 700 BCE to c. 400 CE). Given the name Celts by ancient writers, these tribes and their culture migrated and so they established a presence in territories from Portugal to Turkey.
Iron Age ‑ Timeline, Technology & Facts | HISTORY
Jan 3, 2018 · The Iron Age was a period in human history that started between 1200 B.C. and 600 B.C., depending on the region, and followed the Stone Age and Bronze Age. During the Iron Age,...
Ancient Celtic Society - World History Encyclopedia
Mar 26, 2021 · The society of the Celts in Iron Age Europe was made up of several distinct hierarchical groups. At the top were rulers and elite warriors, then there were the religious leaders, the druids, and then specialised craftworkers, traders, farmers, and slaves.
The Ancient Celts: Iron Age Foes of Rome Who Left Behind More …
Jun 4, 2021 · The Celts were a diverse and enigmatic Iron Age people made up of tribes across Europe and beyond. They were known for their fierce warfare, iron weaponry, their distinctive artistic style — not to mention, standing up to the Roman Empire.
History of Europe - Iron Age, Celts, Germanic Tribes | Britannica
Sep 16, 2024 · History of Europe - Iron Age, Celts, Germanic Tribes: During most of the Middle and Late Bronze Age, iron was present, albeit scarce. It was used for personal ornaments and small knives, for repairs on bronzes, and for bimetallic items.
The Celts of Ancient Europe - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 21, 2021 · One of the striking points of connection between many of the peoples of Iron Age Europe is their common language: Celtic. The Celtic language is a branch of the Indo-European language family. Scholars have divided Celtic languages into two groups: Insular Celtic and Continental Celtic.
Celt | History, Institutions, & Religion | Britannica
Sep 19, 2024 · The oldest archaeological evidence of the Celts comes from Hallstatt, Austria, near Salzburg. Excavated graves of chieftains there, dating from about 700 bce, exhibit an Iron Age culture (one of the first in Europe) which received in Greek trade such luxury items as bronze and pottery vessels.
Who were the Celts? - National Geographic
Apr 8, 2021 · With settlements stretching from Ireland to Turkey, this Iron Age culture used their metalworking skills to build extensive trade networks with ancient Greece and Rome. These iron and bronze...
Celtic life in Iron Age Britain — Google Arts & Culture
The period of human history when the use of iron became widespread is called the Iron Age. In Britain it begins around 800 BC and ends in AD 43 with the Roman invasion. There is a longer...