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Ancient DNA reveals lost human tribe that lived in Green Sahara

  • Scientists recovered whole genomes from two women buried at Takarkori, revealing new insights about a previously unknown tribe in the Green Sahara region.
  • The genomic analysis shows that this tribe belonged to a long-isolated population living in the region for tens of thousands of years.
  • DNA from the women indicates a connection to a unique North African genetic lineage, suggesting critical insights for understanding the African Humid Period.
  • This discovery demonstrates that pastoralism spread in the Green Sahara through cultural exchange rather than migration, supporting archaeological theories.
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Ancient DNA sheds light on origins of 7,000-year-old Saharan mummies

Genomes sequenced from 7,000-year-old mummies in the Sahara have revealed a previously unknown population that inhabited the vast desert during its greener past.

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Nature broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
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