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The genetic makeup of ancient Egyptians, as revealed by a 2017 study published in *Nature*, shows a closer affinity to populations of the Near East and Southern Europe than to those of Sub-Saharan Africa. Analysis of mummified remains from Abusir el-Meleq indicated greater genetic similarity with ancient populations from regions such as modern-day Turkey, Cyprus, and Italy, rather than with groups from Central or Southern Africa.
Geographically, Egypt lies at the crossroads of Africa and the Mediterranean world. The distance from Cairo to Athens is approximately 950 km, while the distance from Cairo to Windhoek, Namibia, exceeds 4,800 km. This proximity facilitated historical interactions with European and Middle Eastern civilizations through trade, conquest, and migration.
Therefore, both genetic evidence and geographic location support the conclusion that ancient Egypt was more closely connected to Europe and the Near East than to Sub-Saharan Africa, including Namibia.
2025-06-18 01:14:22