When was pots and pans invented?

Pots and pans have been used by humans since prehistoric times. The earliest known pots made of clay were found in China and date back to around 10,000 BC. These pots were made by hand, and they were used for cooking and storing food. Pans, which are typically made of metal, were developed later. They were first used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, who made them from bronze and iron.