Examples of metallurgy in the following topics:
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- Fine silver and gold were made into intricate decorative pieces for the emperors and elites based on these Chimú metallurgy traditions and often included animal motifs with butterflies, jaguars, and llamas etched into the metal.
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- The Chavín people showed advanced knowledge of acoustics, metallurgy, soldering, and
temperature control to accommodate the rainy season.
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- It is considered a Bronze
Age society, and inhabitants of the ancient Indus River Valley developed new
techniques in metallurgy—the science of working with copper, bronze, lead, and
tin.
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- The pillar, made of 98% wrought iron, is considered a highlight of ancient
Indian achievements in metallurgy, as it has stood more than 1,600 years
without rusting or decomposing.
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- Notable advances in civil engineering, nautics, and metallurgy were made in Song China, and the windmill was introduced in China during the 13th century.
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- Metallurgy came into use for jewelry and the development of some tools utilizing new metal alloys and metalworking techniques that developed within a few centuries.
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- Harappans also
developed new techniques in metallurgy—the science of working with copper, bronze,
lead, and tin—and performed intricate handicraft using products made of the
semi-precious gemstone, Carnelian.