jan 1, 1200 BC - Iron age

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The Iron Age I began after the collapse of many Bronze Age kingdoms around 1200 BC. In Canaan, this period saw major changes, including the decline of Egyptian control, the appearance of new groups such as the Philistines, and the growth of small highland settlements often associated with early Israel.

This is one of the most important periods for the early history of Israel. It connects closely with the time of the Judges, tribal organization, early Israelite identity, and the transition from scattered settlements to a more organized people living in the hill country of Canaan.

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