Late Bronze Age (LBA)

The Late Bronze Age (LBA), occurring roughly between 1550 and 1200 BCE, marked a significant period in ancient history characterized by advanced civilizations in regions like the Eastern Mediterranean, including the Mycenaeans, Hittites, and Egyptians. This era is known for extensive trade networks, cultural exchanges, and the development of writing systems. The LBA also saw the rise of powerful city-states and monumental architecture, but it ended with a mysterious collapse of many societies around 1200 BCE, often attributed to factors like invasions, climate change, and economic disruption. This collapse set the stage for the transition to the Iron Age.