African pottery is a rich tradition that has been passed down through generations, showcasing the continent's cultural ...

Slip decoration consists of applying liquid clay mixed with pigments on pottery surfaces before firing. This technique has enabled artisans to create intricate patterns and vibrant colors on their ...

Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) have extracted and sequenced the ...

Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the ...

Scientists have decoded the DNA of an ancient Egyptian man. His remains, found in a clay pot, suggest cultural links between ...

More than 4,000 years ago, Egypt and Mesopotamia stood as two of the most complex societies on the planet. But the new DNA ...

WASHINGTON — Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to ...

But while experts now know a fair amount about ancient Egyptian life, they still understand very little about the ...

The individual lived 4,500 years ago, and his genome is offering new insights into ancient Egyptians and the lives they led.