Ancient DNA Reveals Genetic Links Egypt Mesopotamia
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A new study looks at old DNA from Egypt. It shows a link between Egypt and Mesopotamia. The study was published in the journal Nature on Wednesday.
Scientists took DNA from a skeleton's teeth. This skeleton was in a sealed pot in Egypt. The skeleton is very old, from 4,495 to 4,880 years ago.
Most of the DNA was like DNA from North Africa. Some DNA was like DNA from Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia is the area between two rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates.
Daniel Antoine from the British Museum said this is important. It proves what people thought before. There was trade and similar art between Egypt and Mesopotamia.
The Nile River helped people move between places. It helped ideas and cultures spread. Scientists need to study more DNA to learn about the movements of people.
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What does the new study show?
It shows a link between Egypt and Mesopotamia.
How old is the skeleton from which DNA was taken?
The skeleton is very old, from 4,495 to 4,880 years ago.
Why is the study important according to Daniel Antoine?
It proves that there was trade and similar art between Egypt and Mesopotamia.
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