The Sahara Desert was once a lush region during the African Humid Period, inhabited by human settlements. A genetic study of two 7,000-year-old mummies from Libya reveals a previously unknown 'ghost population' with distinct ancestry. This challenges existing views on African history and suggests limited genetic interaction between North and sub-Saharan Africa. The research proposes that agriculture and animal husbandry spread through cultural interaction rather than migration, highlighting the isolation of the Takarkori community due to diverse ecosystems. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)