Signs of ancient climate crisis as the Hittite empire unravelled

Summary: The potential impact of climate change on human history is a pressing concern, but the specific effects of different types of climate change remain unknown. This study examines the collapse of the Hittite Empire around 1200 BC, identifying an unusually severe continuous dry period that potentially overwhelmed contemporary risk-buffering practices. This highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between climate change and human history.