Without a surplus, life was just a struggle for survival. A surplus could subsidise and sustain building and culture.
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People started out as hunter/gatherers meaning they had to constantly migrate to find food. Without a surplus of food they can't stop long enough to establish a civilization. Farms become very handy to get surplus food.
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By ralding nearby villages for extra food
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Food surpluses can lead to reduced food prices, making food more accessible for consumers and potentially decreasing hunger in regions with high poverty levels. However, excessive surpluses can also result in waste, environmental degradation from overproduction, and economic challenges for farmers who may struggle to sell their excess goods. Additionally, surpluses can disrupt local markets and undermine agricultural diversity by encouraging monoculture practices.
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more food allows thepopulation to grow.
Mesopotamia irrigation systems allowed civilizations to develop because it allow them to grow food. This food was able to feed large amounts of people.