JOURNAL ARTICLE

Skeletons from 'green Sahara' offer genetic peek at a lost human population.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Curry, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

Ancient DNA analysis of two women buried in a cave in southern Libya has revealed a previously unknown population in the Sahara Desert 7000 years ago, disconnected from sub-Saharan Africans. The findings, published in Nature, challenge previous hypotheses of migration patterns in the region. Excavations at Takarkori in Libya have uncovered evidence of dairying, cereal domestication, and rock art, shedding light on the lifestyle of people during the green Sahara period. Further research is needed to fully understand the genetic and cultural complexities of this ancient population. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184234236
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