So, what was the climate like then? Any data in the records?
There’s an FR topic, perhaps search for Urartu or Urartians, that may help.
Unfortunately those tablets were dropped from an unusually high spot and shattered.
It was a lot cooler than now though...trust me.
CRU
okay, I’ve got more time, here’s what I was babbling about:
Archaeologists say the Urartians failed to overcome harsh winter conditions
Turkish Daily News | Friday, March 3, 2006 | Dogan Daily News
Posted on 03/03/2006 8:19:01 AM PST by SunkenCiv
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1589276/posts
also:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2036465/posts?page=13#13
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/1440990/posts
As you can see from the photo, the data records were also hacked into. (pieces)