Life Expectancy in 1000 BC

The average life expectancy in 1000 BC (Bronze Age) is around 20-30 years old. The data is skewed to be lower because children have high mortality rate due to infectious diseases, lack of sanitation, and poor medical knowledge.

If the children survives at 15, the expected life expectancy rises to 40-50 years. Reaching age 60-70 is uncommon, though it’s not impossible. There was no antibiotics or herbs that can help cure the diseases.

The women faced with a high-risk event such as childbirth, significantly shortening the average lifespan of adult women.