Summary of 1177 B.C.: When Civilization Collapsed | Eric Cline

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This video discusses the idea of a systems collapse, and how it can lead to a Dark Age. It cites the example of the Greek civilization, which collapsed in 300 BC. The same principles might apply to our own civilization today.

  • 00:00:00 The speaker discusses the history of civilization, focusing on the Bronze Age and its sudden end.
  • 00:05:00 The video discusses the Bronze Age, which was a time of thriving civilizations and trade. However, the era came to an end around 1200 BC, leading to what is known as the Bronze Age Collapse. Eric Cline talks about the various civilizations during the Bronze Age and how they were interconnected. He then discusses the reasons for the collapse, which remains a mystery.
  • 00:10:00 This video discusses how civilization collapsed 1177 BC, citing evidence from texts and archeological finds. The author explains that the collapse was due to a lack of tin, which was necessary for many civilizations to function. Trade routes were established to obtain this resource, and items such as shoes and weapons were returned in exchange.
  • 00:15:00 This video discusses the discovery of an Aegean list of foreign names that had never been written down in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs before, and how it suggests that the two civilizations were already trading and exchanging goods.
  • 00:20:00 This video discusses the collapse of civilization around 1177 BC, which is when the Minoans and Mycenaeans rose to power in Greece. The video also features archaeological evidence of this period, including a shipwreck containing 300 copper ingots.
  • 00:25:00 This YouTube video discusses the collapse of civilizations, focusing on the Late Bronze Age collapse of around 1200 BC. The video features interviews with historians and experts on the topic, as well as clips of archaeological evidence and written texts. It paints a picture of a globalized society in which interconnected civilizations were gradually declining until they all collapsed around 1200 BC. The collapse has been a mystery for historians, but the similarities between the Late Bronze Age and modern times may make the lessons learned relevant to our own time.
  • 00:30:00 In 1177 BC, a naval battle and land battle took place between the foreign nations (code a, jackar, shekel, denyen, west, shardana, and polis) and Egypt. The foreign nations were eventually defeated and their lands taken over by Egypt. The names of the peoples involved are unknown, but they may have come from various locations in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • 00:35:00 Eric Cline presents a logical linear explanation for how the collapse of civilization began due to a drought, famine, and sea-people invasion. Based on evidence from pollen, archaeologists, and historians, he concludes that a drought occurred from about 1300 BC to 900 BC, affecting many parts of the world.
  • 00:40:00 The collapse of ancient civilizations is attributed to climate change and globalization. Archaeology magazine and National Geographic didn't want to be left out, so they tossed in globalization for good measure. The mystery LA Times got into the act, and archaeology new york post got into it. There is evidence of famine in these letters, which were written at different times and in different places. Reexamination has shown that the letters were not in a kiln, but in a basket that fell and landed upside down. This tablet and about 70 other tablets were found in the basket. It is not clear who destroyed the area, but it is possible it was the Sea Peoples.
  • 00:45:00 This video discusses the destruction of cities and settlements in 1177 BC, attributing the destruction to either earthquakes or internal rebellion among the lower classes.
  • 00:50:00 In this video, Eric Cline discusses the collapse of civilization around 1177 BC, citing evidence of earthquakes, famine, and trade route disruption. He argues that climate change was not the only cause of this collapse, and that different parts of the world experienced different problems that eventually led to the downfall of civilization.
  • 00:55:00 Eric Cline discusses the idea of a systems collapse, which can take about a century, and how it can lead to a Dark Age. He also discusses the collapse of the Greek civilization in 300 BC, and how the same principles might apply today.

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In the video, Eric Cline discusses the collapse of civilizations in the Late Bronze Age. He argues that this was due to a gradual process of assimilation, which left societies more vulnerable to external forces. He also discusses the use of different languages in the area and the differences in Bronze Age technology between iron and bronze.

  • 01:00:00 The Late Bronze Age in Europe saw a decline in the quality of life for the average person, as civilizations collapsed and technologies were lost. This collapse was hastened by the arrival of new, more advanced civilizations, such as the Assyrians and Babylonians, which were able to bounce back relatively quickly.
  • 01:05:00 The video discusses the collapse of civilizations in the Old World around 1100 B.C. The author argues that this collapse was the result of a gradual process of assimilation, which left societies more vulnerable to external forces. The author also discusses the use of different languages in the area and the differences in Bronze Age technology between iron and bronze.
  • 01:10:00 This video discusses the possible reasons for the collapse of civilizations, including a decline in population and economic activity, as well as an increase in violence. Egypt goes into a steep decline during the 1177-1185 period, which may have been due to a decline in rainfall. Ramses III, who saved Egypt from the Sea Peoples, is credited with holding the country together during this time.
  • 01:15:00 In this video, Eric Cline discusses the collapse of the Roman Empire, explaining that it was a much more gradual process than what is commonly thought. He also discusses the possibility of another, more sudden, collapse occurring within the next 30 years.
  • 01:20:00 Eric Cline discusses the collapse of civilizations in the Late Bronze Age, which was at least as great as the collapse of the Roman Empire. He points to the Babylonians and Assyrians, who were able to maintain their civilizations after Rome's decline. He discusses how archaeology can help us understand how these civilizations fell and what might be left after they are gone.
  • 01:25:00 In the early 21st century, archaeologists were excited about the advances in technology, specifically in the use of satellite imagery and lidar. However, they were also concerned about the impact of this technology on the field. One example is the discovery of the lower city of Troy using this technology. However, if someone had dug through the back pile of Schliemann when he first discovered the city, they would not have found anything of interest.
  • 01:30:00 In this video, archaeologist Eric Cline discusses the theory of archaeology, which is the study of human activity through the archaeological record. He discusses the importance of asking bigger questions, and points to examples of discoveries that have contributed to our understanding of ancient civilizations. Cline also mentions that archaeology is constantly revealing new stories, which is why he loves it.

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