JOURNAL ARTICLE

DNA shows 'Persian Princes' helped found medieval African trading culture.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

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

  • Authored By: Curry, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

The Swahili coast, stretching more than 3000 kilometers from southern Ethiopia to Tanzania, was a hub of medieval trade, exporting ivory and other resources from the African interior to South Asia, the Arab world, and Persia. An analysis of 54 genomes from people buried in Swahili coastal towns between 1250 and 1800 C.E. now gives that tale scientific support - while showing much of Swahili culture was derived from local African ancestors. After washing up on the coast of Africa, they founded a dynasty that ruled the Swahili coast for centuries. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2023/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162801472
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