Affalhaq civilization

The Affalhaq civilization originated in southern D'ekaš, around the Three Rivers region. Particularly around the rivers, but by no means limited to the waterways, aqa cultivation gave birth to cities and ultimately states. Though these polities were rarely stable enough to be long lasting, their culture (particularly that of Taxili) became imposed on many of the surrounding regions through its momentary explosions into empire.

Crops and Livestock

The staple of the Affalhaqic diet, and indeed much of the tropical D'ekašan urban sites, is composed of the aqa bean. Various leafy vegetables and fruits also grow in the region which are typically gathered straight from the surrounding forests, however cultivation of these, especially the vegetables, is practiced as well. As is common across the entire continent, as well as Atlingi and even Noso, the standard livestock animal is the swine, likely brought over from the latter continent as D'ekaš was peopled. The giant echidna is also widely used for their eggs.

History

Genesis

The first Affalhaq cities were not the only large settlements in tropical D'ekaš. In fact, aqa cultivation and was known throughout the region, and indeed other cultures were known to set up urban centres. What makes the early Affalhaqic cities so different were their propensity to fight with each other. These conflicts ultimately demanded higher and higher levels of organization, inevitably forming the first states. Raids into the surrounding regions provided slaves as well, however for the first three centuries of the shifting political landscape, few large conquests were made; cities were content to leave their peers in the metaphorical dust after having made away with their aqa, manpower, and other resources.