Migrations: Ancient Dogs of the Americas Paperback – January 10, 2025

MIGRATIONS offers a fascinating journey into the origins and migrations of dogs, with a focus on the American continent. The author examines archaeological, historical, genetic, and mythological evidence to reconstruct the bond between humans and dogs. The book explores how dogs traveled with humans to the Americas, and how the first migrations may have occurred earlier than previously thought. The relationship between dogs and humans is analyzed through rituals, burials, and the role of dogs in different cultures, including sacrifices. The text delves into the role of dogs in North American cultures and in Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec, as well as South American cultures such as Norte Chico, Moche, and Inca. The depictions, names, and functions of dogs are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to hairless dogs, such as the Xoloitzcuintle, and their presence in the Americas. The book investigates their origins and their distribution. The book is based on archaeological artifacts, pictographs, ancient texts, genetic, and archaeozoological studies. Reconstructions of ancient dogs using artificial intelligence (AI) support the analyses. The author also analyzes the different types of dogs and their functions in the various cultures that inhabited the American continent. The text is aimed at dog enthusiasts, history buffs, and archaeologists, especially anyone interested in delving deeper into the bond between humans and dogs in the American continent. In summary, the book offers an in-depth and fascinating look at the history of dogs in the Americas, examining their role in different civilizations and cultures and their relationship with humans. Read more