The Sea Peoples are a purported seafaring confederation that attacked ancient Egypt and other regions of the East Mediterranean prior to and during the Late Bronze Age collapse (1200–900 BCE).           The name “Peoples of the Sea” comes directly from the Egyptian records, describing the Sea Peoples’ exploits. As their collective name tells us, they were tribes who had developed a life style almost totally dependent upon the sea. They perfected boats, sailing and navigational techniques for fishing offshore as well as long distance travel and explored much of the Atlantic ocean. They invented or improved the easily constructed leather boats by discovering that oak-tanned hides would keep their shape and usefulness when used in contact with salt water and to … Continue reading Who were the Sea Peoples?