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Jun 2022
43m 51s

How Did Civilizations in the Andes Deal ...

Wondery / Patrick Wyman
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The harsh, unforgiving conditions of the Andes and the nearby Pacific coastline make it one of the best places in the world to study the relationship between people and their environment. Professor Jason Nesbitt is an expert on the archaeology of the Andes and has extensively worked on how ancient people in the region organized themselves to deal with El Nin ... Show More
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