The horse has long held a place in the mythology of almost every culture. Horses were first depicted in caveman paintings more than 32,000 years ago, but they were not domesticated until approximately 6,000 years ago. The horse was first domesticated in Kazakhstan by the Botai people. It was not long before horses were being used as a means of transportation and as a beast of burden. They soon became far more than just another way to get around, however, as a special bond quickly sprang up between horses and their handlers that still exists to this day. Horses have a special partnership with man, and that is why they are still so popular.How long ago were horses domesticated?

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The horse has long held a place in the mythology of almost every culture. Horses were first depicted in caveman paintings more than 32,000 years ago, but they were not domesticated until approximately 6,000 years ago. The horse was first domesticated in Kazakhstan by the Botai people. It was not long before horses were being used as a means of transportation and as a beast of burden. They soon became far more than just another way to get around, however, as a special bond quickly sprang up between horses and their handlers that still exists to this day. Horses have a special partnership with man, and that is why they are still so popular.<br /><br />What is the main idea of this passage?





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