The Bronze Age Collapse

The Bronze Age Collapse, around 1200 BCE, was a period marked by the sudden decline of several advanced civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Factors contributing to this collapse included natural disasters, climate change, invasions by sea and land, and internal social turmoil. Major societies like the Mycenaeans, Hittites, and others faced widespread destruction and loss of trade networks. Consequently, writing and complex governments disappeared in many areas, leading to a centuries-long regression known as the Greek Dark Ages. This transformation significantly reshaped the cultural and political landscape of the region, setting the stage for future civilizations.