When was cheese invented?

It's impossible to pinpoint an exact date for the invention of cheese. Here's why:

* Accidental Discovery: It's likely that cheese was discovered accidentally, probably by nomads who stored milk in animal stomachs. The rennet in the stomach lining caused the milk to separate, leading to the first form of cheese.

* Ancient Origins: Evidence suggests cheesemaking dates back thousands of years. Archaeological evidence points to cheese production in Neolithic Europe (around 8,000 BC) and possibly even earlier in Egypt.

* No Written Records: Early civilizations didn't have extensive written records, making it difficult to track the exact origins of cheesemaking.

So, instead of a specific date, we can say that cheesemaking likely began sometime in prehistory, potentially as early as 8,000 BC.