New research published in the journal Nature, based on ancient DNA from a remarkably well-preserved skeleton found in an Egyptian tomb, reveals a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. This finding provides direct evidence supporting previous archaeological hints of connections between these civilizations.
Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️New research published in the journal Nature, based on ancient DNA from a remarkably well-preserved skeleton found in an Egyptian tomb, reveals a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. This finding provides direct evidence supporting previous archaeological hints of connections between these civilizations.
Trending- 1 Between 4,495 and 4,880 years ago: The man whose skeleton was studied lived.
- 2 Just before or near the start of ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom: Upper and Lower Egypt were unified.
- 3 Wednesday: Research published in the journal Nature.
- New scientific understanding of ancient population movements
- Confirmation of previously hinted cultural and trade links
What: Ancient DNA from an Egyptian skeleton revealed a genetic link between ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
When: Wednesday (publication date), between 4,495 and 4,880 years ago (skeleton's age), just before or near the start of ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom (man's life period).
Where: Egypt, Mesopotamia (Fertile Crescent, between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers), Nuwayrat (archaeological site), North Africa, Middle East, Washington.
Why: To understand the historical connections and population movements between ancient civilizations.
How: By sequencing whole genomes from the teeth of a well-preserved skeleton found in an Egyptian tomb.