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FootballImpossible38 t1_izgtb8d wrote

Any correlation with massive volcanic events/climatic changes? The area is well known for that sort of thing extinguishing civilizations

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Gideonn1021 OP t1_izh0m2r wrote

Someone referred to the eruption at Thera that wiped out the Minoan settlement there, by itself however it's tragic, but I wouldn't think devestating enough to affect the rest of the Mediterranean

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MillennialsAre40 t1_iziruxe wrote

When Krakatoa erupted in 1883 it caused global temperatures to drop by 1.2°C for 5 years and effects in the tides and barosphere were measurable in England.

Thera's eruption is estimated to be 5x more powerful. To think it didn't have a major impact on the Mediterranean cultures seems ridiculous to me. I'm only a layperson though.

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Gideonn1021 OP t1_izjztui wrote

No your point absolutely makes sense, it would definitely affect the surrounding area, from general living conditions to things like commerce and navigation in the area I imagine

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