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Introduction:
The sea people were a loose group of sea raiders on a grand scale that raided the ancient world between 1200 and 1000 BCE. The philistines have been considered as Sea peoples. They were Greek mercenaries in the service of Persia.
These peoples were a large combination of men, women, and youngsters and grew more as they raided. The sea peoples are a mystery! We don't know much about them. Like, where they are from? Or why they came? And why did they suddenly disappeared?
All About The Sea Peoples:
In 1190 BCE one of the scribes serving Ramses III described the sea peoples as a 'tour de force' which is called as the force on both lands and at sea. Their forces were supposedly a formidable and savage group of warriors who were so feared that "No land could stand before their arms".
Some scholars and researchers conclude that the sea peoples were from places that include the Aegean area, Western Asia Minor, The Mediterranean Islands, and Southern Europe. One of the main theories regarding their formation into a unified civilization is that various separate tribes were forced into a southern migration as a result of hard economic times, driving them to pillage and privacy.
The sea peoples raided relentlessly on the east coast of the Mediterranean, liberating any and all goods and capturing men, women, and children who could be sold as slaves. They ultimately controlled entire ports, cities, and surroundings land.
All About The Sea Peoples:
In 1190 BCE one of the scribes serving Ramses III described the sea peoples as a 'tour de force' which is called as the force on both lands and at sea. Their forces were supposedly a formidable and savage group of warriors who were so feared that "No land could stand before their arms".
Some scholars and researchers conclude that the sea peoples were from places that include the Aegean area, Western Asia Minor, The Mediterranean Islands, and Southern Europe. One of the main theories regarding their formation into a unified civilization is that various separate tribes were forced into a southern migration as a result of hard economic times, driving them to pillage and privacy.
The sea peoples raided relentlessly on the east coast of the Mediterranean, liberating any and all goods and capturing men, women, and children who could be sold as slaves. They ultimately controlled entire ports, cities, and surroundings land.
According to many historians, it is believed that the sea people's attacks held responsible for the collapse of the Late Bronze Age that is in the 13th Century and that is the main reason for the destruction of old powers such as the Greek and Hittite Empires in Anatolia - which is the Asiatic areas of Turkey and Northern Syria.
Medinet Habu - Archaeological Records:
We can find some images and information about the sea peoples at 'MedinetHabu'. Medinet Habu is the mortuary temple that was built by Rameses III for himself. From the New Kingdom Period, this temple is considered one of Egypt's best-preserved temples.
The Sea battles between Egypt and the Sea peoples in the days of Rameses III (about 1190 BCE) are depicted in the walls of this temple (wall murals) which is one of the most famous features of this temple. Ramses III ruled Egypt from 1187 to 1156 BC which is about 31 years.
The name Medinet Habu is two words where the word 'Medina' denotes 'City' and the word 'Habu' is the actual name of the city. Therefore, the name Medinet Habu is also called the "Habu City".
Some of the sea invaders are described as wearing horned helmets and others wearing feathered headdresses and swan decorations. These sea peoples were not uniformed, some of them were shirtless, and the majority were clean-shaven. They were heavily armored by rounded shields, spears, long swords, and javelins.
The Sea Peoples were also mentioned as,
Conclusion:
After two failed attacks on Egypt, one in 1203 BCE and another famous battle around 1180 BCE against Rameses III, the sea people withdrew and eventually disappeared from the Mediterranean.
No one is really sure what happened to them. Some claim that the Phoenician and Philistine civilizations were in fact sea people that settled down. Others claim that Ancient Troy and even Ancient Rome were founded by the descendants of sea peoples.
But actually, nobody knows where they have gone and why did they disappear. Therefore, 'The Sea Peoples' are a "MYSTERY."
Medinet Habu - Archaeological Records:
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We can find some images and information about the sea peoples at 'MedinetHabu'. Medinet Habu is the mortuary temple that was built by Rameses III for himself. From the New Kingdom Period, this temple is considered one of Egypt's best-preserved temples.
The Sea battles between Egypt and the Sea peoples in the days of Rameses III (about 1190 BCE) are depicted in the walls of this temple (wall murals) which is one of the most famous features of this temple. Ramses III ruled Egypt from 1187 to 1156 BC which is about 31 years.
The name Medinet Habu is two words where the word 'Medina' denotes 'City' and the word 'Habu' is the actual name of the city. Therefore, the name Medinet Habu is also called the "Habu City".
Some of the sea invaders are described as wearing horned helmets and others wearing feathered headdresses and swan decorations. These sea peoples were not uniformed, some of them were shirtless, and the majority were clean-shaven. They were heavily armored by rounded shields, spears, long swords, and javelins.
The Sea Peoples were also mentioned as,
- Peleset
- Tjeker
- Shekelesh
- Denyen
- Weshesh
Conclusion:
After two failed attacks on Egypt, one in 1203 BCE and another famous battle around 1180 BCE against Rameses III, the sea people withdrew and eventually disappeared from the Mediterranean.
No one is really sure what happened to them. Some claim that the Phoenician and Philistine civilizations were in fact sea people that settled down. Others claim that Ancient Troy and even Ancient Rome were founded by the descendants of sea peoples.
But actually, nobody knows where they have gone and why did they disappear. Therefore, 'The Sea Peoples' are a "MYSTERY."
Written By - Rincy Saj
Edited By - Daniel Deepak Charles
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