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Babylonians ate pork. There were Roman cities with pig farmers within walking distance of Galilee in Jesus' time. Obviously it was ancient Semites were dirty plus there wasn't enough water for most farmers to spare. If it was only the latter. There would a rule against farming pigs but allowing hunting wild boars. But there is this weird no touch rule that is not extended to hawks, camels, dogs, and rabbits. A Jew may keep a pet rabbit, be a falconer, and keep a dog or camel as either pets or farm animals.