Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia

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Garstang Museum of Archaeology/University of Liverpool

This photo provided by researchers shows rock-cut tombs in Nuwayrat, Egypt where a pottery vessel in which the remains of a man, radiocarbon dated to around 28552570 cal BCE, was discovered. (John Garstang, Mahmoud Abd El Gelel/Garstang Museum of Archaeology/University of Liverpool via AP)