A Fascinating Look at the Milestones in Animal Domestication

The Advent of Agriculture: Sheep and Goats

The next significant milestone came with the advent of agriculture, around 10,000 years ago. The domestication of sheep and goats provided a reliable source of food and material for clothing, transforming human societies from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural communities. This shift in lifestyle allowed for the development of more complex societies and set the stage for the rise of civilization.