Ancient Human Impacts on the Environment

Contrary to the myth that ancient peoples "lived in harmony" with their environments, archaeologists have long known that ancient peoples drastically altered and impacted the landscapes that they inhabited. Here is an example of some of the research being done on these ancient environmental impacts. This research is being conduct by a team of scientists including archaeologists, geologists, bio-geographers, and ecologists.

Research Examines Impact of Ancient Aleuts on Their Landscape