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Genetic Studies on Ancient Egyptians

Recent genetic studies that show continuity with Near Eastern populations, strong African roots, and later increases in sub-Saharan ancestry.

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Claim: ancient Egyptians were white even tho they are from Africa

The claim that “ancient ians were white” is a modern anachronism rooted in and cinematic portrayals, not the evidence; specialists instead describe ancient Egypt as ethnically diverse and resist forci...