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The Sea Peoples

The Ancients

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Unraveling the Sea Peoples

This chapter explores the mysterious Sea Peoples and their impact on the Bronze Age collapse around 1200 BC. It reassesses their traditional portrayal as antagonists while highlighting archaeological findings and ancient Egyptian texts that provide insight into their interactions with major civilizations. The discussion also emphasizes recent discoveries that shed light on their history and the military campaigns during the New Kingdom period in Egypt.

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