DNA found at archaeological sites reveals that the origins of our domestic cat are in the Near East and ancient Egypt. Cats were domesticated by the first farmers some 10,000 …read more Source:: Science
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Bee-lieve it or not: people liked honey back in the Stone Age
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Murals from ancient Egypt’s vibrant New Kingdom era depicting bees and honey amid scenes of everyday life some 4,400 years ago provide early evidence of people using …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
First proof of bird breeding in ancient Egypt
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•3D imaging of a mummified kestrel that died due to forced overeating provides evidence that the ancient Egyptians bred birds of prey as offerings for the gods, according to a …read more Source:: Science