Ancient Egypt-The Egyptians
The recognized commencement of the ancient Egyptian civilization is typically dated to around 3100 B.C. to 2950 B.C. However, as I’ve previously noted, the designation of which culture qualifies as a civilization hinges on one’s criteria, leading to a choice between the Sumerians or the ancient Egyptians as the founders of civilization.
In an attempt to explore this further, I researched the haplogroups of the ancient Egyptians, similar to my examination of the Sumerians. The ancient Egyptians are thought to have predominantly belonged to haplogroup E1b1b, with smaller percentages associated with G, R1b-V88, and possibly J1 and T.
(Reference: https://www.eupedia.com/europe/origins_haplogroups_europe.shtml#E)
When examining a map encompassing regions such as ancient Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia, I find myself contemplating the ease with which a group of people could migrate from Africa to the adjacent continents.
The oldest Homo sapien bones, dating back 300,000 years, have been discovered in Morocco, Africa, highlighting a significant chapter in early human history. When examining the map, Morocco’s northwest location prompts contemplation on the ease with which these early people might have migrated to Europe.
Tracing migration patterns through haplogroups, one can observe the inhabited landscape of ancient Mesopotamia, with a focus on its potential origins starting from Morocco. During the late pre-dynastic period (around 5500 B.C. to 3100 B.C.), the region had human presence well before the formal recognition of civilization, as indicated by the diverse haplogroups.
Ancient Egypt, once known as Kemet or the “black land,” reveals intriguing geographical and cultural distinctions. The southern region, identified as Upper Egypt and closer to Sudan and Ethiopia, was renowned for its wealth and possibly influenced the knowledge behind constructing the monumental pyramids in Giza.
The northern part, designated as Lower Egypt and the location of the Giza pyramids, adds another layer to the historical narrative. Exploring haplogroups helps not only in identifying human movements but also in unraveling the myths surrounding the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, weaving genetics into the rich tapestry of cultural history.
