"The team identified an early domestic dog population (Canis lupus familiaris) that spanned Western Eurasia and was kept by diverse human hunter-gatherer groups, showcasing the importance of dogs in early communities."
"The findings show that dogs were exported and exchanged by various human groups, underlining their significance in different ways of living throughout history."
Researchers have identified the earliest known dog genomes, dating back 14,000 to 16,000 years, from archaeological sites in Europe and the Middle East. An early domestic dog population was found to span Western Eurasia, indicating that dogs were kept by various hunter-gatherer groups. The findings emphasize the significance of dogs in early communities, showcasing their role in trade and exchange among different human groups. This research pushes the genetic record for dogs back by more than 5,000 years, highlighting their long-standing relationship with humans.
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