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Domestication Of A Donkey

The modern domestic donkey is believed to have been bred from wild asses in Africa approximately 6,000 years ago. Archaeological digs have uncovered donkey bones dating from 4600 to 4000 BCE in Egypt. Used as beasts of burden, donkeys are depicted on Egyptian tombs and were apparently kept in household pens in a number of ancient civilizations. Domestic donkeys were used to expand the scope of trade routes and aided colonizers in pushing the boundaries of governments by transporting not only people and goods but also weapons and other items used in war and forcible expansion. For that reason if you want to Buy a donkey at least you have this information’s in mind.