[PGalt]

When they had passed peak water, the Garamantes – the "very great nation" — were doomed to decline.

"peak water" ("peak oil"?) Interesting civilization (never heard of them). The hypothesis of their demise...I dunno. Thanks for posting, SunkenCiv.

History/education BUMP!

[af_vet_rr]

"peak water" ("peak oil"?) Interesting civilization (never heard of them). The hypothesis of their demise...I dunno. Thanks for posting, SunkenCiv.

In that part of the world, I could see running out of fresh water wiping them out. Very amazing system they developed for acquiring water, I'll give them that.