Prehistoric domestication

Prehistoric domestication was the process by which humans gradually tamed and bred wild plants and animals for their benefit. Over thousands of years, communities selected and cultivated certain crops and raised animals like dogs and goats, shaping them to meet human needs for food, clothing, and labor. This transformation allowed humans to settle in one place, leading to the development of villages and civilizations. Domestication involved a close relationship between humans and their environment, fundamentally changing both the species involved and human societies.