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Death on the Nile: Researchers believe climate change brought ‘mega drought’ that ended an Egyptian kingdom 4,200 years ago
- Researchers analysed pollen and charcoal levels in the Nile and found evidence of massive fires and few crops
- Mega-drought led to famine and demise of the Egyptians
An ancient Egyptian kingdom close to the Nile collapsed more than 4,200 years ago because it failed to adapt to climate change, according to new research.
During Egypt’s Old Kingdom – the pyramid-building time – 4,200 years ago, droughts and fires plagued the region, causing famine and social unrest.
Scientists examined 7,000-year-old ancient pollen and charcoal samples from the Nile to piece together the time – and found evidence of a ‘mega drought’ in the the area.
Marcia McNutt, of the US Geological Survey (USGS), said: ‘Even the mighty builders of the ancient pyramids more than 4,000 years ago fell victim when they were unable to respond to a changing climate.
‘This study illustrates that water availability was the climate-change Achilles Heel then for Egypt, as it may well be now, for a planet topping seven billion thirsty people.’
The researchers examined the presence and amount of charcoal, as fires increase during times of drought leaving charcoal in the geological records.