History of the Midlands

The period of human history between the use of the first stone tools c. 3.3 million years ago and the beginning of recorded history with the invention of writing systems.

By 3000 BCE, city-states had collectively formed civilization with government, religion, division of labour, and writing. The Bronze Age was marked by the use of copper and then bronze by the prehistoric peoples, who used such metals to fashion tools. In some areas, the Bronze Age saw the widespread adoption of agriculture. The pottery wheel.

The Archaic Period is generally considered to have lasted from around the 8th century BCE, and overall was characterized by the prevalent smelting of iron with ferrous metallurgy and the use of carbon steel.

The Axial Age is used to describe the history of this time period outside of Eikeozoa. Widespread trade and communication between distinct regions in this period, including the rise of the Silk Road. This period saw the rise of philosophy and proselytizing religions.