This post is a collection of information, sourced from official publications, on the Epipalaeolithic and Neolithic eras of Egypt. Continue reading “Epipalaeolithic & Neolithic Egypt”
Apollodorus’ description of an ancient expedition from the Aegean towards the Eastern Mediterranean which ends with the colonization of Egypt
In this post we present and analyze excerpts from Apollodorus‘ “Library“. Continue reading “Apollodorus’ description of an ancient expedition from the Aegean towards the Eastern Mediterranean which ends with the colonization of Egypt”
Climate instability in the ancient Aegean Sea – Modern Science suggests a series of “Cataclysmic events” during the Early Holocene
In this post we present information, sourced from officially published material, on Climate Change events in the Aegean Sea, with a special focus on the South Aegean region and the island of Rhodes. Continue reading “Climate instability in the ancient Aegean Sea – Modern Science suggests a series of “Cataclysmic events” during the Early Holocene”
Greek myths contain information from the Neolithic Age – An example from Pindar
In this post we present and analyze two excerpts from Pindar the lyric poet. Continue reading “Greek myths contain information from the Neolithic Age – An example from Pindar”
A 23,000 years built wall found at the prehistoric Theopetra Cave in Thessaly, Greece. The oldest Anatomically Modern Human footprint in Europe?
The Theopetra Cave is one of the recently studied ‘prehistoric heavens’ in Greece. It can be rightfully claimed as such because its study has already provided us with plethora of information, including climate changes in the long past and evolution of human life in the area during the Paleolithic era. This article provides the reader with a summary on the various finds. Continue reading “A 23,000 years built wall found at the prehistoric Theopetra Cave in Thessaly, Greece. The oldest Anatomically Modern Human footprint in Europe?”
Worst Mediterranean drought in 900 years has human fingerprints all over it
In a warming world, we expect to see increases in some extreme weather events. The science is pretty clear that in some parts of the world, drought and heat waves have and will continue to increase. In other areas, more severe storms along with precipitation and flooding have increased. Drought, heat waves, and floods are examples of changes to weather and climate patterns that will have costs for human society. Continue reading “Worst Mediterranean drought in 900 years has human fingerprints all over it”