Historical event

Holocene Optimum

Date: about 9,000-5,000 Years Ago

A warm period during the Holocene epoch, also known as the Holocene Climatic Optimum, which influenced human settlements and the development of agriculture.

Tags: holocene climatic optimum, holocene optimum, warm period, climate history, paleoclimatology, agriculture development, neolithic

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