Why did humans decide to settle down in very harsh environments like Siberia or the Saharan Desert, why not live in places more moderate and more accepting to life and civilization?

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Why did humans decide to settle down in very harsh environments like Siberia or the Saharan Desert, why not live in places more moderate and more accepting to life and civilization?

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Answer 1

I live in the south of western Siberia, and it is not that harsh. We have a couple of weeks in winter when it’s -30C, but it is not a big issue.