Ancient DNA from Ethiopia

An Assyrian man with the amrani/mariin phenotype. Note the close resemblance to the Socotri man. This shared likeness highlights the fact that, despite mixing significantly with light-skinned outsiders from the Caucasus/Iranian plateau, many modern Assyrians have retained the swarthy complexion of their Semitic ancestors.

An Assyrian man with the amrani/mariin phenotype. Note the close resemblance to the Socotri man. This shared likeness highlights the fact that, despite mixing significantly with light-skinned outsiders from the Caucasus/Iranian plateau, many modern Assyrians have retained the swarthy complexion of their Semitic ancestors.

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