2007-02-11 03:54:42 · 30 answers · asked by ulfat_kamal 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The oldest of mankind's professions is 'prostitution'. The next oldest profession is 'lawyer'. Both professions 'solicit' for business.
2007-02-12 20:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
while prostitution dates back to at least biblical times, the oldest profession without a doubt would be farming, about 7500 years ago.
2007-02-11 20:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prostitution
2007-02-11 12:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Prostitution has always been referred to as the oldest profession.
2007-02-11 14:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by Beau Brummell 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Prostitution.
2007-02-11 11:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by Brenno 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, the earliest task was probably forager. However, since "profession" comes from "professio" Middle Latin for "to take religious orders," it would make sense that shaman was the earliest true profession. The various shamanistic rock and cave paintings pre-date any written historical record.
2007-02-11 13:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would like to say Prostitution, but wouldnt the men paying for it have to have a profession of their own to pay for it 1st? How would the prostitutes know their was a want/need for the services and to get paid for it if THEY were the 1st professionals???
2007-02-11 12:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by banderson 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hunting and gathering are not considered occupations as there is no economy involved. Historians and archeologists state the oldest profession is......NOT prostitution.....but farming.
2007-02-11 16:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by mklee05091953 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Isn't that a euphemism for prostitution? Sure I heard it described as that once.
If this is a serious question, though, I'd go with housewife. Makes sense no?
2007-02-11 12:04:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Architecture
2007-02-11 11:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Ron H 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋