Ancient DNA

Canaanite finds from Megiddo Hill (courtesy of Megiddo Archaeological Expedition)

Researchers have analyzed the genetics of the Canaanites and its relationship to modern populations such as Jews, Palestinians and Bedouins

The DNA analysis showed that the Canaanites were created from the mixing of populations that migrated to the southern Levant mainly from the Caucasus region (or western Iran) with ancient local populations that stayed there, a process that lasted at least 1,000 years
A scene demonstrating what the Neolithic period looked like. Created using Dali 2

A study conducted in Morocco found genetic kinship between African hunter-gatherers, European farmers and shepherds from the Mazat

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This complex interaction of cultures between 5500 and 4500 BC in the Maghreb region led to exchanges of knowledge, cultural changes and mutual genetic influences
The scroll of Isaiah. Photo: Shai Halevi, Antiquities Authority

Put together the puzzle of the hidden scrolls using the DNA of the animals from whose skins the cards were made

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Canaanites and the Shesu leader who were allegedly captured by the ancient Egyptian army, from the collection of mosaics of Ramses III from the state of Habu, compiled by Niv Logsi. From Wikipedia

First genetic study of its kind: the Canaanites constantly mixed with populations that came from Iran and the Caucasus

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A skeleton of a Canaanite about 3,700 years old from Sidon. From the scientific article

Scientists were able to reconstruct and sequence an ancient genome with the help of DNA collected from five different Canaanites who lived in today's Lebanon about 4,000 years ago

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