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1200 BCE
Start of the Iron Age in Europe
Iron tools and weapons begin replacing bronze across Europe. -
800 BCE
Earliest Celtic Tribes Form
Celtic culture begins to form in central Europe (Hallstatt culture) -
600 BCE
Expansion into Western Europe
Celts spread into France, Britain, Ireland, and parts of Spain. -
400 BCE
La Tène Culture Emerges
Peak of Celtic art, religion, and craftsmanship. Famous for beautiful knotwork and weapons. -
100 BCE
Druids Rise in Power
Druids become central figures in religion, medicine, and law. -
55 BCE
Julius Caesar Invades Britain
Romans begin attacking Celtic tribes in Britain. Druids resist. -
43 BCE
Roman Rule Begins in Britain
Celtic kingdoms start to fade as Roman roads, forts, and towns are built.