Apr
30
Why was the northern spread of agriculture into Europe slow from the area of first domestication?
PK asked:
What is so different about the northern environment that affected the lateness of the spread of agriculture?
What is so different about the northern environment that affected the lateness of the spread of agriculture?
2 Comments
Agriculture spread north about as soon as climate for agriculture allowed fairly reliable crop growing. This was of course a long time after the glaciers retreated.
Which type of agriculture? Plant husbandry? Well, when you consider where the first Iron tipped plows were found, I think the answer might have to do with the soil in the areas.