Question

почему долина ганга не была освоена земледельцами в бронзовом веке?

Answer 1

важным достижением в истории Индии с середины II по середину I тысячелетия до н.э. было хозяйственное освоение и заселение долины Ганга, до этого поросшей джунглями. Редкие поселения охотников и земледельцев существовали здесь и раньше; они связываются археологами с так называемой культурой медных кладов, носители которой проникали в долину Ганга с юго-востока. Возможно, что в конце II тысячелетия до н.э. в долину Ганга начинают спускаться и гималайские племена. Но главное направление колонизации шло с северо-запада на юго-восток — из современных Пенджаба и Раджастхана вдоль течения рек Джамны и Ганга. Показателем  является распространение на восток «культуры серой расписной керамики», связываемое археологами с ариями, создателями «Вед». К середине I тысячелетия до н.э. долина Ганга была в основном освоена, хотя значительные территории еще оставались под лесами и болотами, особенно в отдаленных районах.

Answer 2

The Ganges Valley and Agriculture in the Bronze Age

The Ganges Valley in India is known for its fertile soil and abundant water resources, making it an ideal location for agriculture. However, it is believed that the Ganges Valley was not extensively cultivated by farmers during the Bronze Age.

There are several possible reasons for this:

1. Lack of archaeological evidence: One reason is the lack of extensive archaeological evidence from the Bronze Age in the Ganges Valley. Archaeological excavations have not provided conclusive evidence of widespread agricultural practices during this period.

2. Environmental factors: Environmental factors such as climate and soil conditions may have played a role. It is possible that the environmental conditions in the Ganges Valley during the Bronze Age were not as conducive to agriculture as they are today.

3. Socio-economic factors: Socio-economic factors, such as the organization of society and the availability of labor, could have influenced agricultural practices. It is possible that the societies in the Ganges Valley during the Bronze Age had different priorities or relied on other means of subsistence, such as hunting and gathering or pastoralism.

4. Cultural and technological factors: Cultural and technological factors may have also played a role in the limited agricultural development in the Ganges Valley during the Bronze Age. The knowledge and techniques required for intensive agriculture may not have been fully developed or adopted by the communities in the region at that time.

It is important to note that the understanding of the Bronze Age in the Ganges Valley is still evolving, and new archaeological discoveries and research may provide further insights into the agricultural practices of that period.