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Britain in 200 BC: The Iron Age

In 200 BC, the land we now know as Britain was in the heart of the Iron Age. It was not a unified country but a patchwork of territories inhabited by various Celtic tribes. These people were skilled farmers and fierce warriors who lived in settled communities, often centered around massive hillforts—fortified hilltop settlements that served as tribal centers and places of refuge. The landscape was dominated by dense forests and small farmsteads. Most people lived in roundhouses made of timber and wattle-and-daub, with thatched roofs. Their society was deeply spiritual, guided by the Druids, who acted as priests, judges, and keepers of oral traditions. Although they did not leave written records, their sophistication is evident in their intricate metalwork, such as "La Tène" style jewelry and weapons, and their complex trade networks that stretched across the English Channel to mainland Europe. It was a world of tribal loyalty, ancient rituals, and a deep connection to the natural environment, long before the first Roman legions arrived on its shores.