Carthage's Genetic Roots: More Greek Than Phoenician

Posted: 2025-04-25 09:52:06 UTC

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A recent study indicates that the population of Carthage between the 6th and 2nd centuries BC had a predominantly Greek genetic heritage, surpassing Phoenician ancestry, with influences from North Africa and Sicily.

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Genetic analysis of ancient Carthaginians

Predominantly Greek ancestry in Carthage

Influence of North African and Sicilian genes

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