Cold conditions may not have been responsible for the centuries-long pause in the spread of farming across south-eastern Europe during prehistory, according to a new study by the Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie (LEIZA) in Germany, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers found no evidence of extreme cold at the Greek archaeological site of Franchthi, nor any statistically significant link between local temperature fluctuations and changes in how people obtained their food.
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Cold Conditions May Not Have Halted Farming Spread in Southeastern Europe, Study Finds
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November 3, 2026
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A study by the Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie suggests that cold conditions did not significantly impact the spread of farming in southeastern Europe, challenging previous assumptions about climate's role in agricultural development. This research, while focused on Greece, may have implications for understanding early agricultural practices in neighboring regions, including Iran. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for comprehending historical agricultural transitions in the broader region.
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