How Long Have Pigeons Been Around?

How Long Have Pigeons Been Around? The rock pigeon is the world’s oldest domesticated bird. Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets mention the domestication of pigeons more than 5,000 years ago, as do Egyptian hieroglyphics. Research suggests that domestication of pigeons occurred as early as 10,000 years ago. Where do pigeons come from originally? Pigeons are a staple