A new study published in Nature analyzes the ancient genomes from the Phoenician civilization, revealing that while their culture, language, and trading capabilities profoundly influenced the Mediterranean, the Punic people did not share a genetic ancestry with their Middle Eastern roots. Instead, their DNA showed closer ties to ancient populations in Greece and Sicily, with North African influences emerging after Carthage's rise. This finding challenges assumptions about the link between culture and genetics in ancient civilizations.
Despite the Phoenician civilization's extensive cultural influence, a comprehensive study of ancient genomes reveals that Punic people had no ancestral ties to their Middle Eastern origins.
The analysis indicates that while Phoenician city-states were vibrant cultural hubs, their population does not reflect a direct genetic lineage from the ancient Canaanites.
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