Thousands of years ago, the Sahara Desert was not the vast dry land we see today. It was actually a green, fertile region filled with rivers, lakes, plants, and animals a period known as the "Green Sahara" or "African Humid Period." This transformation occurred due to changes in Earth's orbit, which affected the monsoon rains and brought water to the desert, turning it into a lush landscape.
Archaeological evidence, such as cave paintings of animals and people fishing, proves that ancient humans lived and thrived in the Sahara during this time. However, as Earth's orbit shifted again, the rains gradually stopped, and the region slowly became the arid desert we know today. The story of the Green Sahara is a powerful reminder of how climate and nature can dramatically reshape the world over time. Shutdown123