Revealed, The Sahara Desert Formerly Is Heavy Rain Forest

Studies show what we know as the Sahara Desert was once a lush rainforests

Grownnews: Washington DC - According to a study published recently in the journal Science Advances, evidence suggests that the Sahara desert has experienced a wet period around 8,000 years ago. This indicates, once the Sahara desert is an area that is lush and green.

Through the analysis of marine sediments, researchers at the University of Arizona found that the pattern of rainfall during the year 6000 in the Sahara showed interesting results. The team led by UA has identified climate pattern in the Sahara at the time turned out to have rainfall 10 times more than today. Apparently, what is now the Sahara desert were once dense green forest that is home to wild animals and plants. It happened in the 5000-11000 years ago.

"It used 10 times wetter wetter than it is today," said study leader from the University of Arizona, Jessica Tierney as quoted from Ancientcodes. Interestingly, archaeological evidence suggests that humans who occupied the Sahara during wet periods, gradually left around 8,000 years ago. When the Sahara was dry, people flocked to leave.

"The amazing thing is people coming back after a long dry period, bringing different cultures. The dry period separated two cultures did not like," said Jessica.