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Ancient Study Reveals Sheep's Impact on Human History

2/2/2025

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Sheep have been vital to humanity for over 11,000 years, according to groundbreaking research from Trinity College Dublin. By examining 118 ancient genomes, scientists pinpointed Asikli Höyük in Türkiye as the cradle of domestication. This study uncovers how sheep have shaped cultures, economies, and even the very fabric of human ancestry and language throughout Europe.

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Sheep have been vital to humanity for over 11,000 years, according to groundbreaking research from Trinity College Dublin. By examining 118 ancient genomes, scientists pinpointed Asikli Höyük in Türkiye as the cradle of domestication. This study uncovers how sheep have shaped cultures, economies, and even the very fabric of human ancestry and language throughout Europe.