• Cid Vicious@sh.itjust.works
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    15 days ago

    Interesting how much the ancient mug looks like modern dog breeds. I would’ve expected them to look more wolfy.

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      14 days ago

      The domestication of wolves happened between 15000 and 40000 years ago. That mug is “only” 2400 years old.

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        14 days ago

        It’s largely because I’m not sure to what extent breeds existed in the ancient world but I suppose considering the time spans involved I shouldn’t be surprised.