HISTORY OF COW DOMESTICATION

WHEN AND WHERE IT WAS DOMESTICATED

• The cow was domesticated by Meroe, Nabta Playa, Bir Kiseiba, in Egypt.
• It was first domesticated around 6,986 BC.

WHAT THE COW WAS USED FOR: THEN

• Transportation: Used to carry wagons, meat, and other supplies
• Entertainment: Used for "cow shows" where they judge cows
• Food: Used for meat and beef
• Drink: Used for milk
• Other: Skin used for clothing and whole body used for sacrifices

WHAT THE COW WAS USED FOR: NOW

• Entertainment: Used for "cow shows" where they judge cows and have rodeos
• Food: Used for meat and beef
• Drink: Used for milk
• Other: Skin used for clothing and other things like footballs

HOW DOES IT BENEFIT TO CIVILIZATIONS

• The cow was once used to deliver supplies for trade
• It was also used for food. The cow is a big animal so it brings surpluss food
• The cow's horns were used as a Neolithic megaphone in warfare.
• It was also used for religious sacrifices

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND HABITAT

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http://archaeology.about.com/od/domestications/qt/cattle.htm
• http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/africa/history/meroe.htm
• http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_cattle
• http://historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistoriesResponsive.asp?historyid=...

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