As detailed by ThoughtCo in the article “The History of Steel,” the journey of steel began over 4,000 years ago during the Iron Age, when iron first began to replace bronze in weapons and tools due to its superior strength and durability. This marked the beginning of a transformation that would shape the future of infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.

For centuries, the quality of iron remained inconsistent, largely influenced by the type of ore and available smelting methods. Despite significant use in tools and warfare, early iron lacked the performance needed for more sophisticated structural applications.

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