It Rivaled Ancient Egypt, Then Vanished: New Study Pinpoints Why the Indus Valley Fell
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It Rivaled Ancient Egypt, Then Vanished: New Study Pinpoints Why the Indus Valley Fell

Long drought cycles reshaped settlement choices in the Indus region. These climate stresses likely contributed to its slow collapse. A series of severe droughts, each extending for more than 85 years, was likely a major contributor to the gradual decline of the Indus Valley Civilization, according to research published in Communications Earth & Environment. These [...]