Sahara's Climate Transformation
The Sahara has undergone dramatic shifts between lush greenery and arid desert due to natural climate cycles, particularly influenced by Milankovitch cycles. These changes not only transformed the landscape but also impacted ancient civilizations, creating barriers that affected trade and migration. Interestingly, human activities, such as overgrazing by pastoralists, may have accelerated the desertification process, leading to profound consequences for societies in West Africa and beyond.In this clip
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