A map of the Sea Peoples invasions in the Eastern Mediterranean, c. 1200-900 BC.
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They marched along the coast of North Africa? I had not heard that before. It seems a lot of effort for a low payoff.
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They allied with the libyans after the first sea invasion failed.
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The Minoans and Phoenicians had likely previously explored this territory, so naturally the Sea peoples would likely have done the same. This exploration was likely what led to the establishment of Carthage by the Phoenicians.
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You might also find this of interest: https://www.quora.com/Who-were-%E2%80%98The-Sea-Peoples%E2%80%99/answer/Joseph-Holleman …https://www.quora.com/What-civilization-was-the-first-true-empire-Often-the-Egyptians-are-referred-to-as-The-First-Empire-but-are-they-truly-the-first-empire-And-what-are-they-defining-an-Empire-as-What-is-the-criteria-to-be-considered/answer/Joseph-Holleman …
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Potentially the weather was much nicer back then
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