The Bronze Age, occurring roughly from 3300 to 1200 BCE, marked a significant period in human history characterized by the use of bronze for tools and weapons. This era saw the rise of advanced societies, known as Bronze Age Civilizations, which included notable cultures such as the Sumerians, Egyptians, and Indus Valley Civilization. These societies developed writing systems, trade networks, and complex political structures. During the Bronze Age, innovations in agriculture and metallurgy led to increased food production and population growth. Urban centers emerged, with monumental architecture like the Pyramids of Giza and the Ziggurats of Mesopotamia. The exchange of goods and ideas among these civilizations laid the groundwork for future cultural and technological advancements.