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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Calabooz': [QB] During state formation, outside gene flow was confined to lower Egypt. While Upper Egyptian culture became dynastic civilization. Several scholars have noted that Sudanese were very influential, and given the evidence of Nilotic presence in early state formation, we know this to be probable. The only real Near Eastern connection would be certain agricultural techniques, but there was neither a mass presence of Near Easterners in Egypt nor a significan cultural presence. As a matter of fact, Egyptian cultural customs can be traced to the Sahara. Indeed, prehistoric populations moved into the Nile Valley from the Sahara, shortly after, the return of desert conditions coincided with the onset of Egyptian civilizations. We also have evidence for west African influence, as they also had a Saharan connection. For example, pottery from Mali is as old as the Nile Valley or older, and it may [b]diffused[/b] northwards. Also, the Benin haplotype and M. Africanum have been found in predynastic remains, E-M2 found in Egypt at significant frequencies as well. I won't bother to cite all of the sources referenced above until you wish to have an open-minded discussion and realize when you're wrong. [QUOTE]Originally posted by A Simple Girl: [qb] It appears that the Near East had considerable influence. But I don't believe the predynastic Egyptians were necessarily from the near East, even though it shows that they had a definite connection with those people. What ancient evidence is there to suggest any kind of foreign influence? [/qb][/QUOTE] [/QB][/QUOTE]
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