How ancient South Indian cities transformed their environment over two millennia
In short: Dr. Kathleen D. Morrison explores the intersection of archaeology and climate science to reveal how urban growth in southern India reshaped agriculture and regional landscapes. This research offers a long-term perspective on how city life and environmental change have interacted over the last 2,000 years.
The South Indian Landscape Trajectories project investigates the rise and fall of urban centers in peninsular India, particularly within semi-arid regions where agricultural conditions were historically difficult. By combining traditional archaeological methods with modern mapping and environmental analysis, the research examines the historical ecology of Southern Asia.
Led by Dr. Kathleen D. Morrison, a curator at the Penn Museum, this work highlights how ancient land use and farming practices created environmental impacts that continue to resonate in the present day. The study integrates archaeology, history, and environmental science to understand the complex relationship between civilization and the natural world.
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