New findings from Hala Sultan Tekke in Cyprus indicate that pigeons were likely semi-domesticated around 1400 BCE during the Late Bronze Age.
This discovery pushes back the timeline for pigeon domestication by nearly a millennium, raising questions about earlier assumptions regarding the relationship between humans and these birds.
The examination of ancient pigeon bones offers valuable insights into the historical bond between people and pigeons, suggesting a long-standing connection that may have influenced both species.