From fresco artworks found in Akrotiri on the Mediterranean island of Santorini there is evidence that the vervet monkey was known to the inhabitants of this settlement around 2000 BC; this fact is most noted for evidence of early contact between Egypt and Akrotiri.
Dari hasil seni fresko yang ditemukan di Akrotiri di kepulauan Mediterranean di Santorini terdapat bukti bahwa monyet vervet diketahui mendiami daerah ini sekitar 2000 BC; Fakta ini banyak diketahui dengan adanya bukti kontak awal antara Mesir dan Akrotiri.