Ancient Egyptian DNA Reveals Unexpected Foreign Ancestry
TL;DR
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.
- DNA shows ancient Egyptians had surprising foreign roots DW
- The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say CNN
- Scientists successfully sequenced the oldest Egyptian DNA. Here’s what they found. The Washington Post
- Skeleton found in pot is first ancient Egyptian to undergo whole genome analysis The Guardian
- Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Mesopotamia and Egypt, researchers find PBS
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