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When was the first camel domesticated?
MammalsDomestication
Quick Answer
Dromedary camels were domesticated around 3000 BCE, while Bactrian camels were domesticated later, around 2500 BCE.
The Full Story
Camel domestication happened in stages and in more than one region. Dromedary camels were domesticated in the Arabian Peninsula around 3000 BCE, while Bactrian camels were domesticated in Central Asia later, around 2500 BCE. These mammals became essential for trade, transport, and survival in deserts and steppes. Their endurance made them vital to long-distance caravan routes.
Key Facts
1.dromedaries around 3000 BCE
2.Bactrians around 2500 BCE
3.important for desert trade
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