Who Were the Sea Peoples Bronze Age Collapse
Summary
This episode explores the Late Bronze Age Collapse, detailing the rise of the Sea Peoples and their role in dismantling empires like the Hittites and Mycenaeans. The host analyzes Egyptian records and archaeological evidence to identify the origins of groups such as the Philistines and Sherden, linking them to the Aegean and Mediterranean. It covers the catastrophic fall of cities like Ugarit and Troy, as well as the pivotal battle where Ramesses III repelled a massive invasion of the Nile Delta. The discussion concludes by examining how climate change, famine, and migration created a perfe…
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