Archaeologists Explore How Oldest American Civilization Survived Severe Drought

Archaeologists explore how oldest American civilization survived severe drought

New archaeological discoveries in Peru show how ancient communities rebuilt after a devastating drought more than 4,000 years ago - Anadolu Ajansı

How America’s Earliest Civilization Survived a Deadly Climate Shift

The ancient city of Caral, Peru. Credit: Ministry of Culture, Peru Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered new evidence showing how the oldest known civilization in the Americas survived a severe climate disaster without falling into violence or collapse. The findings come from a team led by Peruvian archaeologist Ruth Shady, 78, who has spent decades studying the ancient city of Caral. Researchers say a devastating drought struck the region about…