Around 1200 BCE, major Mediterranean civilisations began collapsing; scientists have now reconstructed the climate conditions surrounding the crisis
A new study suggests prolonged drought pressured eastern Mediterranean societies. This drying significantly affected agriculture and food security across the region. Drought acted as a threat multiplier, worsening existing societal challenges. Warfare and invasions interacted with environmental stress during this period. Understanding past climate pressures informs our view of societal vulnerability. 
RASIPOGULA GOPAL
Sr. Reporter
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