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Not really Homo Sapians originated in the hot environs of Sub-Saharan Africa. Most early civilizations were in deserts, like Mesopotamia and Egypt. Their have b

Not really Homo Sapians originated in the hot environs of Sub-Saharan Africa. Most early civilizations were in deserts, like Mesopotamia and Egypt. Their have been cities in deserts longer then there have been temperate climate cities. Humans are built for hot climates we just don't like them.

tdeck 5y ago
Mesopotamia and Egypt weren't deserts when those early civilizations got started.
- lakis 5y ago
  Yes they were. They had rivers running through them. Civilization sprung next to the river.
  - yesenadam 5y ago
    This[0] suggests that the Sahara wasn't desert when ancient Egypt got started, though it depends on your definitions of those words I guess. A timeline of Sahara occupation 22,000 to 10,500 years ago: The Sahara was devoid of any human occupation outside the Nile Valley and extended 250 miles further south than it does today. 10,500 to 9,000 years ago: Monsoon rains begin sweeping into the Sahara, transforming the region into a habitable area swiftly settled by Nile Valley dwellers. 9,000 to 7,300 years ago: Continued rains, vegetation growth, and animal migrations lead to well established human settlements, including the introduction of domesticated livestock such as sheep and goats. 7,300 to 5,500 years ago: Retreating monsoonal rains initiate desiccation in the Egyptian Sahara, prompting humans to move to remaining habitable niches in Sudanese Sahara. The end of the rains and return of desert conditions throughout the Sahara after 5,500 coincides with population return to the Nile Valley and the beginning of pharaonic society. [0] https://www.livescience.com/4180-sahara-desert-lush-populated.html https://www.livescience.com/4180-sahara-desert-lush-populate...
TchoBeer 5y ago
afaik Phoenix as a massive city wouldn't exist without the air conditioning. There's "humans can tolerate high heat" and then there's "so hot that we need technology to make it liveable."
- bbarnett 5y ago
  People have lived in the artic at -50, and in the desert since recorded history. Lifestyles, and buildings were different, that's all. No need for modern tech.
- Cyph0n 5y ago
  The same applies to the Gulf region. In fact, most people who can afford it leave the region during the summer.

tdeck 5y ago

Mesopotamia and Egypt weren't deserts when those early civilizations got started.

lakis 5y ago
Yes they were. They had rivers running through them. Civilization sprung next to the river.
- yesenadam 5y ago
  This[0] suggests that the Sahara wasn't desert when ancient Egypt got started, though it depends on your definitions of those words I guess. A timeline of Sahara occupation 22,000 to 10,500 years ago: The Sahara was devoid of any human occupation outside the Nile Valley and extended 250 miles further south than it does today. 10,500 to 9,000 years ago: Monsoon rains begin sweeping into the Sahara, transforming the region into a habitable area swiftly settled by Nile Valley dwellers. 9,000 to 7,300 years ago: Continued rains, vegetation growth, and animal migrations lead to well established human settlements, including the introduction of domesticated livestock such as sheep and goats. 7,300 to 5,500 years ago: Retreating monsoonal rains initiate desiccation in the Egyptian Sahara, prompting humans to move to remaining habitable niches in Sudanese Sahara. The end of the rains and return of desert conditions throughout the Sahara after 5,500 coincides with population return to the Nile Valley and the beginning of pharaonic society. [0] https://www.livescience.com/4180-sahara-desert-lush-populated.html https://www.livescience.com/4180-sahara-desert-lush-populate...

TchoBeer 5y ago

afaik Phoenix as a massive city wouldn't exist without the air conditioning. There's "humans can tolerate high heat" and then there's "so hot that we need technology to make it liveable."

bbarnett 5y ago
People have lived in the artic at -50, and in the desert since recorded history. Lifestyles, and buildings were different, that's all. No need for modern tech.
Cyph0n 5y ago
The same applies to the Gulf region. In fact, most people who can afford it leave the region during the summer.