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DNA analysis shows Griffin Warrior ruled his Greek homeland

Science Daily (August 25, 2022)

Our strongest gene in our family is directly related to the Griffin Warrior from 3,500 years ago according to all findings from DNA tests. Learn more about him here...

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220825163957.htm

Details of medieval graveyard beneath St John's College published

University of Cambridge Press:

We are connected to this part of his history. The findings link us twice to Cambridge in the 1200s. Once in 1250 CE and secondly in 1290 CE. Read more here...

https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/archaeologists-unearth-medieval-graveyard-beneath-st-johns-college

New discoveries to boost tourism in northwestern Pakistani ‘city of Alexander’ — archaeologists

Arab News (March 29, 2024)

We are connected to these findings in multiple ways throughout history. Our connection to several empires that ruled the area, and our first ancestors in Pakistan can be traced back to Swat Valley, Pakistan by DNA.

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1975001/%7B%7B

DNA Spotlight: Megiddo City of Armageddon

MyTrueAncestry

Sample I10770 was our ancestor according to DNA records. The excavation was done in 2018 circa, and they found a grave which they have labelled 'Elite Grave II Late Bronze Age Canaanite Megiddo'. Location: 32.58086,35.17648 (our ancestors home town). According to archeologists, there were two elite graves adorned with gold, silver and other valuables, most likely connected to the Grand Palace. The DNA dates back to 1500 BCE, during the middle of the war between Canaanites and the Egyptians. Canaan was being led by King Kadesh and the Egyptians were being lead by Pharaoh Thutmose III. The battle took place at Megiddo. Read more about it here...

https://mytrueancestry.com/en/spotlights/megiddo

Ancient DNA Charts Native Americans’ Journeys to Asia Thousands of Years Ago

Smithsonian (January. 23, 2023)

Whether by walking a land bridge or traveling by boat, hunter-gatherers ventured out from eastern Eurasia some 20,000 to 30,000 years ago to become the first Americans. But the intercontinental journey wasn’t a one-way trip. Several times in history, genetic studies show, Native Americans returned across the Bering Strait to Eurasia—long before Europeans began arriving in distant parts of the Americas.

The link between our Siberian, Mongolian, Russian and Central Asian ancestors and our indigenous American ancestors explained. Read more about it here...

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ancient-dna-evidence-charts-native-american-migrations-back-across-the-bering-sea-180981435/

Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran (formerly known as Persia)

UNESCO

Learn more about the Golestan Palace, a masterpiece of the Qajar era in Persia. The Golestan Palace was built during the Safavid dynasty (1524 CE), but saw its rise in importance in 1794 CE during the Qajar era. The Qajar Royal family of Persia was ousted from power in 1925 CE. Furthermore, the last monarchy of Iran was ousted in 1979 CE circa during the Iranian revolution. Read more about the Golestan Palace here...

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1422/

How Santorini Was Resettled After the Minoan Eruption