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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Duncan Head on April 13, 2019, 12:41:28 PM

Title: Orkney Neolithic dog reconstructed
Post by: Duncan Head on April 13, 2019, 12:41:28 PM
QuoteThe head of a dog that lived on Orkney 4,500 years ago has been recreated in what experts believe is the world's first canine forensic reconstruction.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/apr/13/neolithic-dog-reveals-tales-behind-orkney-monuments
Title: Re: Orkney Neolithic dog reconstructed
Post by: Patrick Waterson on April 13, 2019, 07:23:03 PM
I suppose one has to ask the question: domesticated, or just part of the local diet?  Nothing was mentioned about cut marks on the bones, so presumably domesticated.
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