Environmental History

King Naram-Sin of Akkad, grandson of Sargon, leading his army to victory.

11 January, 2019 - 01:54 ancient-origins

How Climate Change Caused the World’s First Ever Empire To Collapse

By Vasile Ersek / The Conversation Gol-e-Zard Cave lies in the shadow of Mount Damavand, which at more than 5,000 metres dominates the landscape of northern Iran. In this cave, stalagmites and...