Who Were the Canaanites REALLY? | Ancient History of the Holy Land BEFORE the Bible

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Who Were the Canaanites REALLY? | Ancient History of the Holy Land BEFORE the Bible What if everything you thought you knew about the Holy Land was incomplete? Before the Bible, before the Israelites, and before empires rose and fell, the Canaanites built a thriving civilization that shaped the ancient world. Yet their story remains largely forgotten, buried beneath thousands of years of history. In this deep dive into ancient history, we uncover the true origins of the Canaanites—from their prehistoric roots through the Bronze Age, their encounters with Egyptian pharaohs, and the mysterious collapse of their world. Discover their gods, their culture, their cities, and the genetic evidence that's rewriting everything we thought we knew. Join us as we explore ancient Canaan, the Phoenician legacy, and the archaeological revelations that prove the Canaanites were far more influential than history books suggest. Perfect for history enthusiasts, archaeology lovers, and anyone curious about the ancient Near East and biblical history. Subscribe to Sleepy Time History for more captivating deep dives into civilizations lost to time. Recommended: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz4qRohCjQXM7uAWCl4nvh2R25dbceo_2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQXgKJkorbuqh8g9kiL44g8zHGzp9O3D https://youtu.be/TOQt7GMt9Sk https://youtu.be/PGdcEL_nb88 Want to support our work? Consider becoming a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uGYezl7-dtRlaXohwo5ew/join Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Forgotten Civilization Beneath the Bible 05:36 The Land Before Time: Prehistoric Canaan (10,000-3500 BCE) 20:04 The Bronze Age Dawn: Birth of Canaanite Civilization (3500-2000 BCE) 34:55 Gods of Canaan: Religion, Mythology, and the Divine Realm 49:31 The Golden Age: Canaan at Its Height (2000-1550 BCE) 1:04:16 Under the Pharaoh's Shadow: Egyptian Domination (1550-1200 BCE) 1:18:44 The Bronze Age Collapse: Canaan's Apocalypse (1200-1100 BCE) 1:32:42 The Israelite Question: Origins, Emergence, and Identity 1:47:59 The Phoenician Legacy: Canaan's Final Transformation 2:03:47 Rediscovering Canaan: Modern Archaeology and Genetic Revelations 2:19:06 Conclusion: The Canaanites' Enduring Legacy Further Reading: - Amihai Mazar — Archaeology of the Land of the Bible, 10,000–586 B.C.E. - Mark S. Smith — The Origins of Biblical Monotheism: Israel’s Polytheistic Background and the Ugaritic Texts - William G. Dever — Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From? - Marc Haber et al. — Continuity and Admixture in the Last Five Millennia of Levantine History from Ancient Canaanite and Present-Day Lebanese Genome Sequences (The American Journal of Human Genetics, 2017) Note on Process & Accuracy: Every story on this channel begins with a deep respect for history. We act as directors and editors, using AI tools to help research and draft the script while we shape the narrative and verify facts. The narration comes from a digital replica of a professional voice actor, and the images are individually crafted artistic impressions using AI. Even with these tools, creating a story of this depth still takes hours of work. Please note that while the narrative is thoroughly based on historical research, its primary purpose is storytelling for entertainment and relaxation. As such, it is not intended to be used as a formal academic or scientific source. Thank you for your trust and support.