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The Philistines' journey to Canaan marked a significant chapter in their history. Arriving as immigrants from the Aegean, the Philistines established a confederation of city-states collectively known as Philistia. The Late Bronze Age Collapse, a period of widespread societal upheaval, provided the backdrop for their settlement in Canaan. Over time, the Philistines navigated the complex terrain of assimilation, gradually incorporating elements of the indigenous Levantine Semitic societies while maintaining their distinctive cultural identity.
The Philistines' journey to Canaan marked a significant chapter in their history. Arriving as immigrants from the Aegean, the Philistines established a confederation of city-states collectively known as Philistia. The Late Bronze Age Collapse, a period of widespread societal upheaval, provided the backdrop for their settlement in Canaan. Over time, the Philistines navigated the complex terrain of assimilation, gradually incorporating elements of the indigenous Levantine Semitic societies while maintaining their distinctive cultural identity.
