Article
Ancient Egyptian mummy genomes suggest an increase of Sub-Saharan African ancestry in post-Roman periods.
Nature communications - 30 May 2017
Schuenemann Verena J, Peltzer Alexander, Welte Beatrix, van Pelt W Paul, Molak Martyna, Wang Chuan-Chao, Furtwängler Anja, Urban Christian, Reiter Ella, Nieselt Kay, Teßmann Barbara, Francken Michael, Harvati Katerina, Haak Wolfgang, Schiffels Stephan, Krause Johannes
Abstract excerpt
Egypt, located on the isthmus of Africa, is an ideal region to study historical population dynamics due to its geographic location and documented interactions with ancient civilizations in Africa, Asia and Europe. Particularly, in the first millennium BCE Egypt endured foreign domination leading to growing numbers of foreigners living within its borders possibly contributing genetically to the local population....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.