History+of+Copper

Copper has been known ever since the ancient times. Archaeologist estimate that copper is known for more than 11,000 years. Its uses have began in the regions of Egypt and Iran and soon spread to Europe. This introduction of the new element to Europe was the beginning of the Bronze Age. In this time new ways of making weapons and utensils of copper have been discovered. Copper throughout the history was especially useful because it was very easily mined and refined. Even though copper has been known for a very long time, still no one knows who was the first one to discover it.