The Bronze Age Collapse - Mediterranean Apocalypse

The Bronze Age Collapse, which occurred around 1200 BCE, profoundly impacted the Mediterranean region. This period of widespread societal decline and upheaval witnessed the collapse of major civilizations, including the Hittite Empire, the Mycenaean civilization, and the collapse of the Egyptian Empire's New Kingdom. Various factors contributed to this collapse, such as natural disasters, invasions, and economic disruptions. The collapse led to a decline in literacy, widespread population displacement, and the loss of advanced technologies. This tumultuous period dramatically reshaped the political, cultural, and economic landscape of the Mediterranean, paving the way for the emergence of new civilizations and empires in the subsequent centuries.

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