 1175 BCE), evidence of the various stages of the Philistine culture have been found.In particular, finds indicating the gradual transformation of the Philistines, from a non-local (Aegaean) culture, to a more locally oriented culture abound.This process, which has been termed "acculturation" or "creolisation" can be seen in various aspects of the Philistine culture, as the Iron Age unfolds.