Episode 2: The Untamed Peninsula - Nature's Prologue to Byzantion
In this episode, we journey back to a time long before human hands shaped history on the future site of Byzantion. We imaginatively explore the primordial environment of the prehistoric peninsula—its rugged geology, shifting coastlines, and dynamic climate—that laid the groundwork for human settlement. Listeners will delve into the fascinating interplay between tectonic activity and ecological evolution, uncovering how natural forces sculpted dramatic land forms and nurtured diverse ecosystems. We'll examine a landscape alive with ancient flora and fauna, and discuss how these natural elements set the stage for Byzantion. This episode offers an imaginative glimpse into nature’s role as the silent architect of one of history’s most storied cities.
Franz Gordon, Hanna Ekström, Anna Dager / Boxes of Memories / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com.
