Period of ancient history (4,3)

I believe the answer is:

iron age

(Other definitions for iron age that I've seen before include "historical period" , "Period when metal tools were developed" , "Ancient period in the development of mankind" , "Archaeological period" , "Hist. cultural stage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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