Who's your mummy? Genetic secrets of ancient Egypt unwrapped
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 14:41
in Paleontology & Archaeology
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - DNA from mummies found at a site once known for its cult to the Egyptian god of the afterlife is unwrapping intriguing insight into the people of ancient Egypt, including a surprise discovery that they had scant genetic ties to sub-Saharan Africa.