#13: Advanced Metallurgy in Ancient Damascus and India
The origins of Damascus Steel trace back to ancient Indian blacksmiths, who perfected a process called carburization, infusing carbon into iron to create a steel that was both strong and flexible, long before modern metallurgy was understood. The steel was prized for its ability to bend without breaking and stay sharp, making it ideal for weapons like swords. Its distinctive wave-like patterns were a result of the carbon infusion process.
