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science6 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient Egyptian DNA Reveals Unexpected Foreign Ancestry

Researchers have sequenced the first ancient Egyptian genome from the Old Kingdom period, revealing that the individual had mixed ancestry from North Africa and the Fertile Crescent, providing new insights into the genetic history and migration patterns of early Egypt.

via DW|

#ancient-egypt #dna-analysis #fertile-crescent

science6 months ago•8 min saved

Ancient Egyptian Genome Reveals Surprising Ancestry and New Historical Insights

Scientists have successfully sequenced the oldest ancient Egyptian genome from a man who lived around 4,500-4,800 years ago, revealing that his ancestry was predominantly North African with some West Asian influence, providing new insights into early Egyptian population history and cultural connections with Mesopotamia.

via CNN|

#ancient-egypt #dna-preservation #fertile-crescent