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Briefing: Ancient DNA finds 15,800-year-old dogs in Anatolia, buried like humans
Strategic angle: Evidence of some of the earliest dogs has been identified at archaeological sites in central Anatolia, Turkey.
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Archaeological excavations conducted by the University of Liverpool and the British Institute at Ankara have uncovered evidence of some of the earliest known dogs in Anatolia, dating back 15,800 years.
The discovery indicates that these ancient dogs were buried similarly to humans, which may reflect significant social and cultural relationships between humans and canines during that period.
These findings contribute to our understanding of the development and spread of domesticated dogs, highlighting the role of early human-animal interactions in shaping societal structures.