Domestication of the horse

The domestication of the horse began around 4000-3500 BCE in the steppes of Central Asia. Initially, horses were hunted for meat, but over time, humans discovered their potential for transportation and labor. By selectively breeding them for specific traits, humans transformed wild horses into the tamed varieties we have today. This process allowed for increased mobility, trade, and agricultural development, fundamentally changing societies. Domestication facilitated the rise of civilizations by providing faster communication, warfare advantages, and improved agricultural practices, making horses integral to human history and progress.