Italy, Gaul and North Africa set records of agricultural productivity. It was in this period that Rome conquered the Mediterranean. | A strong example of the correlation between climate and the growth of civilization.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Roman Climatic Optimum (200 BCE – 150 CE)?
- A warm and mild climatic period beginning around 200 BCE supported Roman agriculture and population; the 'golden age' of the Mediterranean.
- When did The Roman Climatic Optimum (200 BCE – 150 CE) happen?
- 200 BCE
- Where did The Roman Climatic Optimum (200 BCE – 150 CE) take place?
- Akdeniz Havzası