Where was the animal husbandry started in the ancient world?

Animal husbandry began in the so-called Neolithic ('new stone') Revolution around 10,000 years ago but may have begun much earlier. It has been ... Animal husbandry reached its height, in the ancient world, in Egypt where cats and dogs were cared for as though they were part of the human family in which they lived. read more

Animal husbandry reached its height, in the ancient world, in Egypt where cats and dogs were cared for as though they were part of the human family in which they lived. read more

Modern animal husbandry relies on production systems adapted to the type of land available. Subsistence farming is being superseded by intensive animal farming in the more developed parts of the world, where for example beef cattle are kept in high density feedlots, and thousands of chickens may be raised in broiler houses or batteries. read more

Back to the list of technologies A cornerstone of human development, Animal Husbandry allows the access to various animal resources via the Pasture. It also reveals Horses, the first Strategic resource in the game, which are used to build all mounted units. read more