Alashiya

This audiobook explores the intricate trade networks of the Bronze Age, centered around Cyprus, the region’s main copper supplier, and the complex supply chains that connected ancient civilizations. Through the discovery of the Uluburun shipwreck and chemical analysis of artifacts, it reveals how trade, diplomacy, and resource dependency shaped this era. The narrative also examines how the collapse of these networks marked the beginning of the Iron Age, offering insights into the fragile machinery behind one of history’s most influential periods.