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Egypt, genome and ancient DNA

The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say

The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample offers new insights into the potential ancestry of those who belonged to the enduring civilization.

Scientific American · 1d

4,800-Year-Old Teeth Yield First Human Genome from Ancient Egypt

Forty years after the first effort to extract mummy DNA, researchers have finally generated a full genome sequence from an ancient Egyptian, who lived when the earliest pyramids were built

The Washington Post on MSN · 2d

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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Archaeologists uncover never-before-seen tombs of ancient Egyptian officials

Archaeologists recently uncovered New Kingdom tombs in Luxor, Egypt, revealing insights into Ancient Egyptian history and the roles of high-ranking officials.

Smithsonian Magazine23d

Archaeologists Are Recreating the Long-Lost Recipe for Egyptian Blue, the World’s Oldest Known Synthetic Pigment

Created 5,000 years ago, the mysterious color has been found on artworks and artifacts throughout the ancient world. But the pigment's recipe was eventually lost to history ...

Yahoo2mon

What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus'?

The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted more than 3,000 years, and practices surrounding the Eye of Horus changed over time. "In later periods, a large wedjat made of wax was placed over the left ...

Science Daily1mon

Researchers recreate ancient Egyptian blues | ScienceDaily

Researchers have recreated the world's oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue, which was used in ancient Egypt about 5,000 years ago.

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