Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in a time of human migration

By Giulio Lucarini, Senior Researcher, Institute of Heritage Science, National Research Council (CNR)

The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. This sparked migrations across Europe and dramatically reshaped the continent’s gene pool.

For a long time, North Africa was seen as a passive participant in this transformation. The dominant narrative suggested that farming economies never fully took root there.

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