Bronze Age collapse

Bronze Age collapse

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Heard in 3 episodes across 2 shows since Sep 2026

The Late Bronze Age collapse was a period of widespread societal collapse in the Mediterranean basin and the Near East during the late 13th to early 12th century BC. This sudden, violent, and culturally disruptive transition saw the fall of major civilizations, including the Mycenaean kingdoms, the Hittite Empire, and the New Kingdom of Egypt's regional dominance. The collapse led to a sharp material and economic decline, ushering in the Greek Dark Ages and the transition to the Iron Age.

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  1. Jared DiamondMixedSep 3, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    The causes of the Bronze Age collapse remain uncertain, with invasion, climate change, and weapons proposed.

    “we don't know whether the collapse of the Bronze Age was because of invaders from the sea. Or whether it was because of climate change or whether it was because of invention of new weapons.”

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    Open the episode · #2549 - Jared Diamond
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