Stuff You Should Know What Caused the Late Bronze Age Collapse?
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Apr 4, 2023 Explore the mystery behind the dramatic collapse of the Late Bronze Age. Delve into the transformative advancements of bronze, which shaped art and governance. Discover how diplomacy and creativity thrived amidst conflict. Unravel the chaos caused by natural disasters, societal upheaval, and the enigmatic Sea Peoples. Learn about the parallels between ancient globalization and today's challenges, touching on climate change and migration. Enjoy entertaining anecdotes and reflect on the profound lessons from history that resonate in our modern world.
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The Significance of Bronze
- The Bronze Age, wedged between the Stone and Iron Ages (3300-1200 BCE), wasn't just about stronger tools.
- It fostered trade networks, diplomacy, and interconnectedness, laying the foundation for the first civilizations.
Bronze Age Advancements
- Better bronze tools led to improved farming, supporting larger populations.
- This spurred division of labor, allowing specialized roles like writers and mathematicians to emerge, boosting civilization's growth.
Rise of Governments
- Centralized governments emerged in the Bronze Age.
- This facilitated resource management and labor division but also created social hierarchies and reliance on enslaved labor.