Fidenae, 9th century BCE Near Rome, archaeologists uncovered the remains of a dog buried beneath a tuff and clay structure. Not just a carcass—it was a foundation sacrifice, a ritual meant to protect the newborn settlement. #ancientdog #romandogs #dogarchaeology #archeozoology #romacanesmundi #dog

Vindolanda’s excavations uncovered 8 dog types: sighthounds, mastiffs, terriers, miniatures… even dwarf dogs with oversized skulls. Selective breeding in Roman times was real. #Archeozoology

Ancient DNA analyses bring to life the 11,000-year intertwined genomic history of sheep and humans Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. As well as meat, their domestication led to humans being nourished by their protein-rich milk and clothed by warm, water-resis...

Sheep genome, selective breeding. #archaeology #prehistory #archeozoology. phys.org/news/2025-01...