In an almost sacrificial ritual performed over and over. 一次次劳作 修整了土地
Patience and devotion that the earth demands, 以近乎献祭的仪式
When the soil is less generous and water becomes scarce, 当土壤不再富饶 水源不再充足
Is to feed themselves and their family. 就是养活自己和家人
They learned to increase the yield and multiply the number of varieties. 他们学会了提高产量 种植多样化
Humans harnessed the energy of animal species and plant life, 人类驾驭了动物的力量以及植物的生命
And gave birth to cities and civilizations. 并孕育了城市和文化
It brought an end to the uncertainty of hunting and gathering. 它终结了不稳定的狩猎与采集生活