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1. Bronze Age Collapse

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   The Bronze Age Collapse refers to a transitional period of widespread societal collapse that occurred globally, though most acutely documented across the Near East, Aegean region, and Eastern Mediterranean regions, roughly between $1300 \text{ BCE}$ and $1150 \text{ BCE}$. This era is characterized by the rapid disintegration of established palatial economies, the destruction or abandonment of major urban centers, severe…

2. Canaan

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   Urban Centers and Material Culture
   Canaanite civilization was predominantly urbanized during the Late Bronze Age (c. 1550–1200 BCE). Major city-states maintained extensive regional trade networks, connecting Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, and the Aegean world. Archaeological evidence suggests highly standardized pottery forms and sophisticated [metallurgy](/e…

3. Tin

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   Etymology and Historical Context
   The name "tin" derives from the Proto-Indo-European root \snai-d*, meaning "to bind or hold together," which linguists speculate refers to its early use in strengthening wooden tools rather than its eventual metallurgical applications [3]. Its strategic importance was recognized in antiquity, particularly in the British Isles, where its deposits were vital for the Bronze Age [trade…