who discovered milk from cows

Milk from cows was likely "discovered" by early farmers during the Neolithic period around 8000 years ago, with evidence of milking dating back to the seventh millennium BC in what is now modern-day Turkey and northwest Anatolia. This discovery probably happened as people domesticated and lived closely with cattle and other animals like goats and sheep. Early humans observed nursing animals and learned to collect milk, initially likely for infants or as a food source in times of need. They used pottery vessels to store milk, and dairy practices spread with farming as cattle herds were managed more closely by humans. The development of lactose tolerance in humans evolved alongside milk consumption, allowing adults to digest milk. This ancient practice laid the foundation for modern dairy farming and product consumption.