New research from Durham University confirms that Britain’s tin trade was crucial in transforming the Bronze Age across Europe and the Mediterranean. Researchers uncovered evidence of a sophisticated long-distance trade network by analysing tin ingots from the Uluburun shipwreck off Turkey’s coast, dated to around 1320 BCE. Using advanced chemical and isotopic analyses, the team traced the tin’s origins to Cornwall and Devon in southwest Britain, establishing these regions as major suppliers of tin for Mediterranean bronze production. The findings highlight Britain’s pivotal role in the era’s technological and cultural advancements. Tin, essential for creating bronze, was transported over 2,500…