How catastrophes have shaped the world as we know it
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El Niño: Catalyst for Change
This chapter examines the profound impact of El Niño on coastal Peru, revealing how catastrophic weather events transformed ancient societies. Rather than causing isolation, such crises fostered cooperation and innovation among hunter-gatherers, leading to the construction of monumental structures. Additionally, it draws intriguing parallels to historical collapses, such as those in Egypt, highlighting how disasters can reshape societal norms and hierarchies.
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