Latest DNA study says Jews of European descent are multi-ancestrial, with many hailing from tribes in Caucasus who converted to Judaism and created empire that lasted 5 Centuries
By AFP
Jews of European origin are a mix of ancestries, with many hailing from tribes in the Caucasus who converted to Judaism and created an empire that lasted half a millennium, according to a gene study.
‘Genome of European Jews is a tapestry of ancient populations’ – Photo: Jupiter
The investigation, its author says, should settle a debate that has been roiling for more than two centuries.
Jews of European descent, often called Ashkenazim, account for some 90% of the more than 13 million Jews in the world today. Continue Reading »
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