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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 potential ancestry of those who belonged to the enduring civilization.

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Ancient Egyptian Man's Genome Reveals His Society's Cross-Cultural Ties

"All indicators are consistent with movements and positions of a potter, as indicated in ancient Egyptian imagery," said bioarcheologist and study co-author Joel Irish. "He would

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 1d

Ancient Egyptian potter lived into his 60s, genome sequencing reveals

Researchers have obtained the complete genome sequence of an ancient Egyptian man who lived over 4,500 years ago during the Old Kingdom period. According to a report by New Scientist, the man's skeletal remains suggest he may have worked as a potter or craftsman.

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Egypt’s Air Defence Forces: Looking to the future

Commander of the Egyptian Air Defence Forces Air Marshal Yasser Al-Toudi explains the heroic role of this vital branch of the ...

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How Neolithic Engineers Crafted the Menga Dolmen to Outlast Modern Marvels with Millimetric Precision

Ditch steel, glass, and reinforced concrete 6,000 years ago, Neolithic engineers in southern Spain were already accomplishing ...

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Israel's Victory in the 6-Day War: A Turning Point in Middle Eastern History

War, a pivotal conflict in 1967, saw Israel confronting a coalition of Arab nations, including Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Israel executed a series of remarkable ...

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Egypt's modern-day brain drain - ZAWYA

Egypt's modern-day brain drain CAIRO: Developing countries have for years suffered from a common ailment known as the brain drain. Symptoms include high unemployment, low rates of job creation, ...

This Day in History: What Happened Today in History – 03 July

Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on July 03. Check what happened ...

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From the ancient to the modern: Explore Egypt by river cruise

Connection to living culture. Modern Egypt isn't a footnote on this journey – it's part of the living story Viking tells. From cooking falafel on board to bargaining in spice-scented souks ...

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Modern Passover: Nearly $60b. seized from Egyptian Jews, report finds - The Jerusalem Post

While Jews worldwide will celebrate Passover this week, recounting the ancient Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, a newly released report sheds light on a modern exodus that remains largely ...

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Egypt Marks ‘June 30’ Anniversary Amid New Challenges

Egypt marked the 12th anniversary of the June 30 uprising on Monday with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi vowing to press ahead ...

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The Best 3-Day Cairo Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Discover the perfect 3-day Cairo itinerary covering the Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Coptic and Islamic ...

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Swedish embassy National Day celebration in Cairo focuses on climate action, green innovation

The Swedish embassy in Cairo celebrated Sweden’s National Day by emphasizing shared commitments to climate action and ...

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Scientists successfully sequenced the oldest Egyptian DNA. Here’s what they found.

More than 4,000 years ago, Egypt and Mesopotamia stood as two of the most complex societies on the planet. But the new DNA sequencing reveals how these two populations also intermingled.

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