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The Specific Groups: A Closer Look At Each Name

The Egyptian texts name multiple groups within what we call the Sea Peoples confederation, and each name deserves more individual attention than a single mention provides.

Understanding what the evidence shows about each group separately illuminates the complexity of what “Sea Peoples” actually meant.

The Peleset are the best-documented group, identified with the Philistines as described earlier.

The DNA evidence from Ashkelon confirms Aegean ancestry; the archaeology at multiple Philistine cities is rich; the biblical references are extensive.