Droughts Altered Ancient Civilization's Lifestyle in the Indus Valley, Study Finds
New research conducted by scientists from the University of Cambridge and other institutions has shed light on the impact of droughts on the ancient Indus Civilization. By analyzing a stalagmite from Dharamjali Cave in the Himalaya, the researchers reconstructed rainfall patterns spanning 4,200 to 3,100 years ago.The study revealed a 230-year period characterized by increased summer and winter drought frequency between 4,200 and 3,970 years...
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