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Some historical raiders destroyed conquered cities for destruction's own sake, not to seize land, treasure, or slaves.

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  1. Steven Johnson Non-fiction writer, podcaster and occasional TV host
    The Sea Peoples did not invade lands to claim them as their own, or extract treasure or slaves to bring back to their homeland. They seemingly torched the great capitals of the Bronze Age just to watch them burn.

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