Late Bronze Age Collapse

The article discusses the Late Bronze Age Collapse, a period of significant destruction and decline in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East around 1200 BC. The collapse is believed to have been caused by a combination of factors, including climate change, drought, and the collapse of trade networks. The article also touches on the idea that the collapse may have been triggered by the eruption of the Minoan volcano on the island of Thera, which occurred around 1500 BC. The article explores the impact of the collapse on various civilizations, including the Mycenaeans, the Hittites, and the Egyptians, and discusses the role of the Sea Peoples in the collapse. The article also examines the concept of the "Dark Age" and how it relates to the collapse.