Ancient Egyptian DNA analysis uncovers unexpected foreign ancestry

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Ancient Egyptian DNA analysis uncovers unexpected foreign ancestry
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Scientists decoded the full DNA of a 5,000-year-old ancient Egyptian man, revealing a mixed ancestry from North Africa and Mesopotamia, providing new insights into early Egyptian origins and population movements. The well-preserved DNA was obtained from a burial in Nuwayrat, and the study highlights cultural exchanges between Egypt and the Fertile Crescent.

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