Domestication of the Horse
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The Development and Spread of Horse Domestication
Exploring the debate on whether riding or driving horses with a cart or chariot came first, this chapter discusses the lack of archaeological evidence supporting riding as the initial form of horse use. It highlights the spread of horse domestication, the role of the Shintashta culture in developing chariots, and the advantages horses offered in transportation, agriculture, and warfare.
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