Fall of Civilizations Podcast 2. The Bronze Age Collapse - Mediterranean Apocalypse
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Jan 21, 2019 Explore the dramatic collapse of ancient civilizations around 1100 BC. Discover how the Hittites and Mycenaeans faced destruction at the hands of the enigmatic Sea Peoples. Uncover the impact of climate change and societal crises that triggered widespread famine and unrest. Delve into Ramses III's struggles to maintain ancient Egypt amidst these upheavals. Finally, reflect on the emotional weight of a civilization's downfall and the lessons it holds for our interconnected world.
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Hattusha's Destruction
- Hattusha, the Hittite capital, reveals a layer of ash and destruction from around 1200 BC.
- Similar destruction is evident in other Hittite cities like Alasahoyuk and Karauglan.
Bronze Age Collapse
- This widespread destruction, spanning over 1,000 kilometers, marks the Late Bronze Age Collapse.
- Civilizations like the Hittites, Ugarit, Minoans, and Mycenaean Greeks vanished from history.
Homer's Epics
- Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, passed down orally, may hold clues about the Bronze Age collapse.
- They describe the Trojan War, a conflict involving the Mycenaean city of Mycenae.