How Did Goats Originate?

Where did goats originate? The wild goat probably first evolved somewhere in Asia millions of years ago. It was later domesticated in what is now southeastern Turkey some 10,000 years ago. There also appeared to be a separate domestication event in Iran at a later date.

What were goats original purpose?

Where Goats Originated. Beginning between 10,000 and 11,000 Before Present (BP), Neolithic farmers in areas of the Middle East and Western Asia started keeping small herds of ibexes for their milk and meat; dung for fuel; and hair, bone, skin, and sinew for clothing and building materials.

Where did goats originally come from?

Domesticated goats are descended from the pasang (Capra aegagrus), which is probably native to Asia, the earliest records being Persian. In China, Great Britain, Europe, and North America, the domestic goat is primarily a milk producer, with a large portion of the milk being used to make cheese.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.