Description
Copper is one of the oldest metals known to humanity, first used over 10,000 years ago for simple tools and ornaments. Ancient civilisations such as the Egyptians, Sumerians, and Romans valued copper for its workability and durability, using it in coins, cookware, and building materials. Its use later led to the Bronze Age, when copper was mixed with tin to create stronger alloys, shaping early industry and trade.