Pigeons were domesticated 3,500 years ago, and the birds we now call pests may have been living beside humans nearly a millennium longer than anyone thought
Ancient pigeon bones found in Cyprus reveal domestication occurred much earlier. These birds lived alongside humans and consumed similar food sources. Pigeons were historically valued for meat, fertilizer, and communication purposes. Their role shifted from vital carriers to urban pests over time. New findings highlight pigeons' deep historical connection with humankind.
Ancient pigeon bones found in Cyprus reveal domestication occurred much earlier. These birds lived alongside humans and consumed similar food sources. Pigeons were historically valued for meat, fertilizer, and communication purposes. Their role shifted from vital carriers to urban pests over time. New findings highlight pigeons' deep historical connection with humankind.
