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What was the Bronze Age Collapse?

Tides of History

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Unraveling the Bronze Age Collapse

Scholars disagree on the reasons for the Bronze Age Collapse, but the big picture is fairly clear. The period of calamities began with the Sea Peoples' invasion of Egypt in 1207 BC. Major destruction happened between 1207 and 1177 BC, with notable events like the fall of the Mycenaean palaces, the destruction of Troy, and the abandonment of various cities. The Sea Peoples were significant players in this history. The collapse happened between 1195 and 1177 BC, a fiery and intense 18-year phase marking the end of the Late Bronze Age world.

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