4. The Role of the Botai Culture
The Botai culture holds a special place in the story of horse domestication. Archaeologists have uncovered horse corrals, clear bit wear on ancient horse teeth, and residues of horse milk fat on pottery at Botai sites. These findings suggest the Botai people not only managed herds but also rode and milked horses. Their innovative relationship with horses helped set the stage for the spread of horse riding. (BBC News)
