First Domesticated Cats

Cats have been domesticated by humans for over 9,000 years. The first evidence of domesticated cats was found on the island of Cyprus. Archaeologists discovered a burial site of a human and a cat dating back to around 7500 BCE, indicating that people valued the companionship of these animals even then.

Fascinating! The bond between humans and cats dates back thousands of years, as evidenced by the discovery on Cyprus. It's amazing to think about the long history of companionship between these two species.