00:00Donkeys were thought of that as in Northeast. Africa was domesticated about.
00:065000 years ago. African wild as their closest wild relative is.
00:11Domesticated donkeys from Africa spread to the Middle East,
00:16Asia, and Europe, which often occur along human migration and trade routes.
00:22Role of work animals in ancient civilizations.
00:25Donkeys were primarily used as pack animals.
00:29Their ability to carry heavy loads over long distances.
00:33Especially in harsh, dry environments.
00:36That agriculture, they were essential in transportation and trade.
00:40Cultural significance, in many ancient societies.
00:44Donkeys were also symbols of wealth and status.
00:48Those different myths, appears in religious texts and folklore.
00:52For example, in ancient Egypt.
00:55Donkeys were depicted as important work animals in tombs and artworks.
00:59Medieval and modern uses agriculture throughout the medieval period.
01:04Donkeys continue to be valuable.
01:06In agriculture for plowing fields and transporting goods.
01:10Transportation.
01:12In many parts of the world.
01:13Donkeys remained a primary means of transportation.
01:17Especially in rural and mountainous areas where other animals were less efficient.
01:22Colonial period.
01:23During the European colonial period, donkeys were introduced to the Americas.
01:28Where they adapted well and became an integral part of local economies.
01:33Transportation systems.
01:35Global distribution of donkeys today.
01:38With significant populations in developing countries.
01:41Where they play an important role in agriculture and transportation.
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