This period was the age of objects made of metal that led to a world of warriors and to a hierarchical society.
Bronze (mixture of copper and pewter) enabled the fabrication of very efficient tools and arms. The use of this new metal began in the Near-East.
Many bronze objects were found in the river Loire region, they probably were offered to sea divinities.
Many deposits of objects made of bronze were found, spoiled objects as well as used ones were broken to be recycled. New ones were offered to earth not to be robbed and also as gifts to gods.
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