Ancient DNA confirms Swahilis' blended African and Asian ancestry

Medieval Swahilis had mixed Asian and African roots — study – DW – 03/30/2023

A study has revealed that half of the DNA of the medieval Swahili people originated primarily from female African ancestors, while the other half was from overwhelmingly male migrants from Southwest Asia.

Medieval Swahilis had African and Asian ancestry: DNA study

Researchers say up to half of the DNA of people from Swahili areas was from Persia (90 percent) and India (10 percent).

Ancient DNA confirms Swahilis' blended African and Asian ancestry

Who are Swahili people and how was their culture formed? Thousand-year-old DNA tells a story of multiracial connections, trade, and refugees.

Swahili People’s African and Asian Ancestry Revealed by Ancient DNA

A new study of ancient DNA has revealed the shared African and Asian ancestry of the Swahili people that inhabit the Indian Ocean coast of east Africa.