Home›Metalworking and Blacksmithing Tools›Power SourceBrowse ByPower SourceFactsPower SourceSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonEra of EmergenceWell-attested1500 BCE 1Power SourceHandPower Source21 entriesFootPower Source1 entryWaterPower Source1 entrySteamPower Source2 entriesElectricPower Source3 entriesSources1. Blacksmith (Wikipedia)tier 2Wikimedia FoundationBlacksmith, History sectionQuote, Blacksmith, History sectionThe Hittites of Anatolia first discovered or developed the smelting of iron ores around 1500 BC.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.