Episode A7 - The Abode of Clouds

About this episode

This episode explores the science behind the 4.2 kiloyear BPE Aridification Event and its impact on ancient agriculture in the Near East.

Synopsis: The science behind the 4.2 kiloyear BPE Aridification Event. “The great farming tracts brought forth no grain, The irrigated farming tracts brought forth no fish, The well-watered orchard brought forth neither syrup nor wine. The gathering clouds brought no rain, not even weeds would grow.” – The Curse of Agade Map of the Near East c. 2200 BC: https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2200BC.jpg Episode Images: https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720330980851 References and Further Reading: https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A7_References.pdf Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Scott C.

Topics covered

• BPE Aridification Event
• ancient agriculture
• climate change
• Near East history
• farming challenges

Keywords

• BPE Aridification Event
• ancient farming
• climate history
• Near East
• agriculture
• 4.2 kiloyear event

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Curse of Agade

Places: Near East

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