BGArchaeologists and geneticists have identified some of the earliest confirmed domesticated dogs in the world at two prehistoric sites in Central Turkey—Pınarbaşı and Bonçuklu. The discovery provides new insights into the origin and spread of dogs in Europe. The study, led by Professor Douglas Baird from the University of Liverpool, found dog remains dated to around 15,800 years ago, confirmed through ancient DNA analysis. These findings suggest that dogs were close companions to humans during the late Epipaleolithic period, living alongside them and even being buried with ritual significance.
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