Ancestors

Ancestors: Identity and DNA in the Levant by Pierre Zalloua explores the complex relationship between genetics, history, and identity in the Levant region. Through groundbreaking DNA research, the book examines the ancestral roots of modern populations and challenges long-held assumptions about ethnicity, religion, and national identity. Blending science, history, and social analysis, Zalloua reveals how migration, conquest, and cultural exchange shaped the genetic landscape of the Middle East. This thought-provoking work invites readers to reconsider what identity truly means in a region often defined by political and religious divisions.