who discoverd copper, and when?

Answer 1

It was discovered before the bronze age since that is a major ingredient to bronze.

Answer 2

Copper was discovered at different periods across the planet. In some places, earlier than others (Egypt and Europe being two examples), whilst in others, the chalcolithic age started much later (the Australian Aboriginals were paleolithic or stone age, as due to their nomadic lifestyle they lacked forges) But Otzi the Iceman (if you want to have the fun of looking for him!) was found in the Italian/Austrian Alps with a copper axe and he had residues in his body that were indicative of forge-work. The remains were dated to approx. 3,500 BC. To date, (to the best of my knowledge) this has been the oldest example of chalcolithic technology ever found (but, that doesn't necessarily mean there was none before this point-copper isn't the strongest of metals which is why the bronze age swiftly followed in most places). The fact that Otzi had the afore-mentioned traces in his body, coupled with the fine workmanship evident in the axe itself (burnished, very sharp, well balanced) indicates that copper forging was already a fairly well-developed art form by the time the Iceman and his axe froze to death in the mountains. I'm not sure about other regions of the world aside from Otzi's and Australia, but that's what I know.

Answer 3

The Egyptians found that adding a small amount of tin made the metal easier to cast, so bronze alloys were found in Egypt almost as soon as copper was found. Copper is found extensively in the Indus Valley Civilization by the 3rd millennium BC (www.harappa.com). Use of copper in ancient China dates to at least 2000 BC. By 1200 BC excellent bronzes were being made in China. Note that these dates are affected by wars and conquest, as copper is easily melted down and reused. In Europe, Oetzi the Iceman, a well-preserved male dated to 3200 BC, was found with a copper-tipped axe whose metal was 99.7% pure. High levels of arsenic in his hair suggests he was involved in copper smelting. Brass, an alloy of zinc and copper, was known to the Greeks but first used extensively by the Romans.

Answer 4

Copper is found extensively in the Indus Valley Civilization by the 3rd millennium BC

Answer 5

the chalcolithic or copper age began in the region of anatolia 5500-3000 B.C.

Answer 6

Ugg the caveman discovered copper. Back when god was young and dirt was new.

Answer 7

Were you actually looking for a person's name?!?!

Answer 8

david, in the field!

Answer 9

not sure when...but it was probably the english!