Ancient DNA Provides Comprehensive Genomic History Of The “Cradle Of Civilization”

To learn more about the cradle of civilization, scientists rely on archaeology, ancient history, paleontology, and the study of DNA that help researchers to understand the genetic history and movements of people across the globe.

What is the cradle of Western civilization, this is a question many have asked. Mesopotamia is often referred to as the cradle of civilization, and most scholars agree the ancient Sumerians were the earliest developed civilization in our recorded history. There is no doubt Mesopotamia changed the world in many ways but were Sumerians really the cradle of Western civilization?

A new interesting study may shed more light on this complex subject. Across three studies, a team of scientists has presented a comprehensive genomic history of the so-called “Southern Arc,” a region spanning southeastern Europe and Western Asia and long considered the “cradle of Western civilization.”

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