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42 | Why Agriculture? Climate Change and the Origins of Farming ~ Andrea Matranga

On Humans

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Climate Shifts and Early Agriculture

This chapter explores the astronomical influences on climate that shaped agriculture 12,000 years ago, emphasizing Earth's axial tilt and orbital changes. It discusses how pronounced seasonal extremes and unique ecological conditions facilitated the domestication of plants and the transition to settled lifestyles.

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