The recent genetic analysis of two 7,000-year-old female mummies from southern Libya has unveiled crucial insights into the inhabitants of the ancient Green Sahara. Amid a significant climate shift following the Ice Age, this region transformed from a desert to a thriving savanna, fostering diverse ecosystems and communities who engaged in hunting and gathering. This breakthrough research highlights the unique genetic lineage of these ancient peoples, who lived in isolation for millennia, and connects them to the remarkable prehistoric rock art depicting a vibrant landscape rich with life.
The genetic data from two adult women who died 7,000 years ago offers insights into a previously unknown human branch that thrived in what is now the Sahara.
These women reveal that our understanding of the Sahara's history is incomplete, as it once was a lush savanna with diverse human communities living in it.
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