Archaeology in Action

Ancient India had a diverse climate which affected its agricultural practices and civilization. Some of the world's largest cities developed in peninsular India, including in semi-arid regions where farming could be challenging. Dr. Kathleen D. Morrison shares her work at the intersection of archaeology and climate research. The South Indian Landscape Trajectories project aims to understand growth and decline of cities in southern India over the last 2,000 years. Using new mapping techniques and scientific analysis of ancient environments, as well as traditional archaeological research, you will learn how city life affected farming, food, and regional environments in ways that still resonate today.