archaeology
Ancient Climate Change: How Severe Droughts Led to the Collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization
Nov 29, 2025 08:03 pm CST
New research from IIT Gandhinagar reveals how a series of prolonged droughts spanning over 85 years forced the abandonment of major Indus Valley cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. By analyzing paleoclimate records and employing advanced climate models, scientists demonstrate how declining monsoon patterns and water scarcity gradually transformed one of the world's earliest urban societies, offering valuable lessons for modern climate adaptation strategies.
"Let's Reveal Poompuhar's Pride": Tamil Nadu Begins Undersea Excavation In Early Chola Capital
Sep 20, 2025 02:52 pm CST
A deep-sea excavation has begun between the early Chola capital, Poompuhar, and Nagapattinam, a medieval trade hub with maritime links to Southeast Asia.