This subproject within the HESCOR initiative centers on reconstructing paleoenvironmental and paleoclimate data from 45-15 ka BP using Earth System Modeling. It aims to integrate these climate models with Human System models and apply the resulting coupled systems to address various archaeological and anthropological questions, for example the occupation of Europe by the Genetical Modern Human (see Figure 1). This project is crucial for understanding the intricate relationships between Earth's past climates and human evolution, offering insights into the resilience and adaptability of human societies in the face of environmental changes.

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