Late Bronze Age Collapse

# Summary The Late Bronze Age Collapse (LBAC) occurred during the 12th century BC across the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, representing one of the most severe civilization collapses in history—more severe than the fall of the Roman Empire. Our understanding of this event relies heavily on archaeological evidence, including site destruction layers and inscriptions, which reveal what happened but leave the causes substantially uncertain. The article outlines an overview of what occurred during the collapse, explores potential causes, and examines its long-term impacts.