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Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia
WASHINGTON — Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to ...
The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say
The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the ...
What 4,000-year-old DNA revealed about how ancient societies interacted
More than 4,000 years ago, Egypt and Mesopotamia stood as two of the most complex societies on the planet. But the new DNA ...
This ancient Egyptian left behind 4,500-year-old DNA. It was used to recreate his face.
Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...
Ancient Egyptian man's genome reveals his society's cross-cultural ties
DNA obtained from the remains of a man who lived in ancient Egypt around the time the first pyramids were built is providing evidence of the ties between two great cultures of the period, with a fifth ...