After the Younger Dryas: Key Biological and Cultural Developments
After the Younger Dryas: Key Biological and Cultural Developments The Younger Dryas (c. 12,900–11,700 years ago) was a sudden cold spell that briefly reversed the warming trend at the end of the last Ice Age. When this period ended around 9700 BCE, the climate warmed rapidly and stabilized. In its wake, human societies underwent remarkable … Read more