April 2004 PMID 15073370

Early taming of the cat in Cyprus.

J-D Vigne, J Guilaine, K Debue, L Haye, P Gérard

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The overall tone reflects curiosity and agreement, with posts citing archaeological evidence such as burial sites in Cyprus from around 9500 years ago, and referencing scientific articles that support the timeline of domestication. Words like 'fascinating' and mentions of historical discoveries demonstrate high interest and engagement, though the discussions mainly serve to reinforce current understanding rather than suggest groundbreaking shifts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge and support the significance of the research on early cat domestication, referencing archaeological findings and historical timelines, indicating general agreement.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions mention fascinating aspects like the timeline of domestication and archaeological evidence, showing high curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific discoveries, such as burial sites and scientific articles, demonstrating active interest and some depth of discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

While informative, the posts mainly reinforce existing knowledge and highlight the importance of the findings without implying immediate widespread change, resulting in a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

The early domestication of cats in Cyprus likely happened around 9,000 years ago, as people began to settle and farm in the region.
Archaeological evidence suggests that cats were kept intentionally to control pests like rodents, which benefited grain storage and farming.
The relationship between humans and cats in Cyprus marked an important step in the domestication process, influencing the cats' evolution from wild animals to companion animals.]

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Early Taming of the Cat in Cyprus | Science https://t.co/NzDEu86FHX

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sm9eb

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@sdhaddow @KUHoopes And their cat dates are also wrong. The earliest sign of intensive management in possibly tame wild cats (F. lybica) is a burial at Shillourokambos, Cyprus, c8250, (but def transported there by boat like domestics). https://t.co/3lKQDmjRJK

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