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cultureIntermediate1 min read10/31/2026

Ancient dog’s paw print discovered on a mud brick

A brick found in the remains of a Bronze Age house in western Turkey carries a dog’s paw print from 4,000 years ago.

Archaeologists have discovered a mud brick with a dog’s paw print at Tavsanli Hoyuk, a site in western Turkey. The dog left the mark about 4,000 years ago.

The brick was found among the broken remains of a house that dates from the Bronze Age. Made from mud, it preserves the shape of the animal’s foot.

Humans and dogs in this region have shared a close relationship for thousands of years. The ancient print is a physical trace of a dog from that long history.

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