Ancient Ties: Pigeons and Humans in Late Bronze Age Cyprus
Recent analysis of pigeon remains from Hala Sultan Tekke, Cyprus, suggests that these birds may have been semi-domesticated as far back as 1400 BCE, revising previous understandings of their domestication timeline.
Editorial Staff
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New findings from Hala Sultan Tekke in Cyprus indicate that pigeons were likely semi-domesticated around 1400 BCE during the Late Bronze Age.
This discovery pushes back the timeline for pigeon domestication by nearly a millennium, raising questions about earlier assumptions regarding the relationship between humans and these birds.
The examination of ancient pigeon bones offers valuable insights into the historical bond between people and pigeons, suggesting a long-standing connection that may have influenced both species.