Evidence for domestication of the dog 12,000 years ago in the Natufian of Israel
SJM Davis, FR Valla�- Nature, 1978 - nature.com
SJM Davis, FR Valla
Nature, 1978•nature.comTHREE canid finds from the Natufian in the northern Israeli sites of Bin Mallaha (Eynan) and
Hayonim terrace indicate a special man–animal relationship. These consist of a diminutive
carnassial and mandible, and a wolf or dog puppy skeleton buried with a human. The
finding of a puppy skeleton in such close association with man is of particular significance as
an indication of a close relationship between man and dog.
Hayonim terrace indicate a special man–animal relationship. These consist of a diminutive
carnassial and mandible, and a wolf or dog puppy skeleton buried with a human. The
finding of a puppy skeleton in such close association with man is of particular significance as
an indication of a close relationship between man and dog.
Abstract
THREE canid finds from the Natufian in the northern Israeli sites of Bin Mallaha (Eynan) and Hayonim terrace indicate a special man–animal relationship. These consist of a diminutive carnassial and mandible, and a wolf or dog puppy skeleton buried with a human. The finding of a puppy skeleton in such close association with man is of particular significance as an indication of a close relationship between man and dog.
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