What was the African Humid Period? The AHP began ~14,500 years ago. It was primarily caused by orbital changes in the Earth’s axial tilt, which strengthened the African monsoon system. Moist air was ...

Around 14,700 to 5,500 years ago, much of Africa experienced wetter conditions – a time referred to as the African Humid Period.

Tripoli, Apr. 7 (BNA): The Sahara Desert is one of Earth's most arid and desolate places, stretching across a swathe of North Africa that spans parts of 11 countries and covers an area comparable to ...

The African Humid Period and big changes Between 14,700 and 5,500 years ago, much of Africa was wetter than it is now. This was called the African Humid Period.

Our methods illustrated a wide range of livelihood systems. For example, in what are now Botswana and Zimbabwe, some groups combined small-scale farming with wild food gathering and livestock herding ...

Around 14,700 to 5,500 years ago, much of Africa experienced wetter conditions—a time referred to as the African Humid Period.