Ancient Egyptian Genome Unveils Surprising Ancestry and Societal Interactions
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Scientists sequenced the oldest and most complete ancient Egyptian genome from a 5,000-year-old man, revealing genetic ties to both North Africa and Mesopotamia, providing new insights into the genetic makeup and cultural interactions of early Egyptians.
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- What 4,000-year-old DNA revealed about how ancient societies interacted The Washington Post
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