The Genetic Origins of the Lebanese

[@MounirTN-cp3bn]

I‘m Tunisian from the north near Tunis. I did a MyHeritage DNA Test and uploaded my File to the Mytrueancestry website. This Website matches your DNA to your ancient ancestral civilizations/roots. Even tho i‘m tunisians my closest ancient populations were Phoenicians,Carthaginians,Canaanites and Semites,Hellenic Romans and Romans. I think my ancestors were originally from the levant and settled in nothern africa a long time ago. I’m not saying that i‘m not Tunisian but i always felt culturally very close to the levantine arabs❤️🇹🇳🇱🇧

[@Avije-oz7su]

What werr your myheritage results, if u don't mind me asking?

[@nalat1suket4nk0]

🇱🇧❤️🇹🇳 Pheonicians built Carthage which later became the Carthaginian empire (Kinda sad that they lost against Rome)

[@freepagan]

Just Levantines. NOT LEVANTINE "ARABS."

[@MarounVp958ff]

Im also Tunisian i got Al Andalus ,Byzantine and Roman what was your DNA Test Result brother and what is you city?

[@freepagan]

​@@MarounVp958ff Cool bro. I'm Lebanese, and on My true ancestry (website) I got mostly Phoenician/Canaanite. But also Byzantine, like you, along with some northern Euro.

[@adeltan2670]

No reason for the Lebanese people not to love and respect each other you will be more beautiful in unity.

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@28Justchecking]

We are unity

[@assyriannahrin]

They were until someone thought this country must be under Islam rule

[@laithalzoubi54]

sounds like you enjoyed and miss the romans time !@@assyriannahrin

[@ZEE-es3jk]

in the vast majority of cases, the Lebanese people have no issues at all with other Lebanese people (or anyone else for that matter), they all however have many issues with their corrupt rulers and politicians

[@michelledomitguerra]

Half Lebanese and Half Spanish here. My father is full Lebanese. Very proud of where I come from 🇱🇧 Thank you!

[@ravivmadar2422]

Half French Half Lebanese here and very proud to be Lebanese ❤🇱🇧 ❤🇱🇧

[@luisdotgarcia]

If you’re Half Spanish then you probably have Sephardi Jewish DNA.

[@Exaltedhighregion]

I am sorry for what the Palestinians did to your country. Lebanon was the best before they destroyed it.

[@habazlambazazathe6th989]

I'm 100% lebanese baby!

[@ep2934]

If your Spanish side is from Southern Andalusian Mediterranean area (eg ancient Cadiz), South & Southeast Spain or the Balearic Islands, it'd be interesting to genetically test the original or added Phoenician-Neolithic Canaanite component in your overall autosome (total genetic makeup).

[@KingKong187911]

As a proud Jamaican 🇯🇲 of Lebanese 🇱🇧 descent, I thank you for sharing this review. The Lebanese people in Jamaica brought a rich culture with them and I am also proud of my Lebanese history 👊🏽

[@pasikgng]

Viva Jamaica and Lebanon

[@ldar6472]

Bomboclat habibi

[@KingKong187911]

@@ldar6472 1 love Habibti ❤️

[@Altair-El-Haddad]

Finally bro made this video, really appreciate it.

[@aag3752]

Peace to all Lebanese, who are a unique group of Levantine people.

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@enricomanno8434]

To say Mediterranean people it's meaningless from ethnic and Anthropologic point of view Let alone their own different history

[@aag3752]

@@enricomanno8434 I'm not an expert but it is not meaningless as far as I can see. in the ancient history there was the phoenicians who invented the alphabet. They gave this to the Greeks. They also traded. so they were close in many ways. Also they were all polytheists at that time right. So they had much in common. Even now mediterranean people eat similar food and look the same. The culture for the Christians is also very similar, if I have seen correctly.

[@aag3752]

@@JusteSekilfo All the middle easterns I met so far were friendly. God bless.

[@liambyrne5285]

Have you any Austrian friends

[@RyanofLordran]

Lebanese Durzi here! Thank you for this analysis. It's very interesting learning about our ancestral DNA heritage.

[@bakit3927]

Hey brother its not often you meet a durzi. You guys also have some good history.. which country you live in?

[@RyanofLordran]

@@bakit3927 Lebanon 🇱🇧

[@sonyyaah]

is there a difference between the labanese druze and syrian druze? i doubt it but i just thought it was interesting that he didn't mention druze in the previous video talking about syrians since the biggest druze community resides there

[@georgesaltawil4030]

​​@@sonyyaah no difference only in nationality

[@ZEE-es3jk]

@@sonyyaah the only difference is that they live in different countries, so things like dialect, some habits etc will be different, but at the root level no major differences at all

[@MadTwatter7]

Love the new style of video and seeing your face again. Great work

[@jaxmoussa9952]

I really enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I loved learning about my heritage

[@shahinbanu1]

I love Ancestral brew's work...

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@omega2469]

7:00 Actually, recently there were some discoveries in the British Isles suggesting that the Poenicians had traded with the Isles especially to get Tin, main component for Bronz,,,

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@manitheman0806]

Sicilian here.....proud of my Phoenician Ancestors..

[@KeyserSoze-vi6xe]

Sicilians are a sub italic race, existing since 4000 years But for you being a not italian “man in the man”, so an anglosphere inhabitant the fact to have a levantine dna is true tho, invasion during the centuries happened quite a lot in the past in that area

[@Hachikii]

What a great video!! And what a great message at the end!!

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@nchaptini1]

Thank you from a Lebanese! We knew from the studies you mentioned that the Lebanese genetic pool was similar regardless of the creed. But you explained it so wonderfully. I'm sharing this with my friends and family.

[@Alghi451]

Proud that you aren't arap

[@c.f.okonta8815]

Lebanese, Palestinians, Syrians and Jordanians have similar dna 🧬

[@Alghi451]

@@c.f.okonta8815 and all of them aren't araps

[@q8fitness530]

@@Alghi451they are Arabs dont cry

[@Alghi451]

@@q8fitness530 all of them aren't araps kalb ghabi so learn history

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for sharing this fascinating post.

[@sv9818]

Great video! I'm half-Lebanese (my mother was Lebanese Maronite), and my father is Mexican (a mix of Indigenous Mexican and Iberian). Would be great if you did an analysis of Modern Mexican DNA. Cheers!

[@slavi7191]

My very good friends are Lebanese Marinites. ♥️

[@PatriciaJackson-j3t]

Mix with cannanitie Indiana

[@luyaa5041]

Thank you Ali for this breakdown. Truly amazing!!!!!!

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@fsvider8954]

Another great video. You’re the best.

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@Phe961]

As a Lebanese, thank you very much!! There is just a small typo at 5:54 : the maronite church is a catholic church and it is not greek. Thanks again, wonderful work!

[@BaranLordofLight]

He’s talking about the populations, he means “Greek” Orthodox and Maronites have these results.

[@augustsky126]

The ancestors of most present-day Maronites came into Lebanon as Syrian crusaders.

[@Phe961]

@@augustsky126 lmao no. We have always been in Lebanon. We simply changed denomination.

[@user-vr6wv4ie8y]

​​@@Phe961no not really

[@Phe961]

@@user-vr6wv4ie8y have you even watched the video?

[@aymanGOAT]

nice make sense. thank you for this amazing video.

[@Orthodoxyandzataar]

Lebanese here ! I’m literallyall of these things you mentioned - I had Levantine, Anatolian, small amounts of Cypriot, and Persian. Also a lot of caananite, Amorite, Armenian and Byzantine traces

[@ahmadshehada2020]

For me, I believe that Syrians, Lebanese, and Palestinians are the original inhabitants of the region.

[@noahtylerpritchett2682]

Bro why did you leave the Jordanians out?

[@daliaeden]

​@@noahtylerpritchett2682jordanians are bedouins

[@Anonymouse166]

@@daliaeden Genetically Jordanians are mixed too. Village Jordanians are no different than the rest of Levant populations. Bedouin Jordanians did not establish themselves in one place and moved around, so they can’t be called Levantines.

[@JessJoanne]

Well, it depends on what you label them. He has other videos that cover this. Palestinian would cover a wide variety and was just a term for part of the levant by people in power who were not native. Palestinian is not just one distinct people at all. The term doesn't go as far back to tribe names of kingdoms. Especially modern day. All his videos are really cool. There is a specific one on Palestinians. And one on Ashkenazi. Both share DNA.

[@finesseking7595]

@@noahtylerpritchett2682original inhabitants of Jordan were nabateans who were Arabs. Most Jordanians today are basically Palestinians

[@garfieldronin]

This video is incredibly good! I understood a lot more then usually. Please keep it that way. I was a bit afraid when you started to publish video just made with AI, all similar. But this one is the best what I've seen from you. Greetings, and congratulations.

[@freepagan]

But the AI image here are horrible. We Lebanese are mostly light skin.

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@TheCptWilly]

I'm Puerto Rican, of Colonial Latin American stock. My family and I went to dubai last summer and many people mistook us for lebanese people. Curious, I looked it up and many middle eastern (I know this is a vague term) and hispanic people look incredibly similar, specifcially the lebanese and their adjecent counterparts. Perhaps not suprising, given that Spain had a strong conection with the medieval arab world; still cool to see a people on the other side of the world who coincidently look like your own. I wonder if this happens with other ethnic groups.

[@Meraklı_çocuk]

Most of the puerto ricans, dominacans ect got arabic roots, it is long story to explain but if you reseach the real history you will find out what if l am sating is true or not, by the way l am not an arab

[@ibrahimmohammedibrahim9273]

Al-andalus Many of Levant families immigrated to spain

[@Tabish_Nooristani]

Levantine dna was already strong in the Mediterranean long before al andulus

[@Jupiter-td4kw]

I’m an Iranian American and many by mistake take me for a Puerto Rican even Puerto Ricans some times think I’m Puerto Rican

[@Tabish_Nooristani]

@@Jupiter-td4kw Che khabar Janaab👋

[@esaeedphone1569]

كل الحب للبنان من شقيقتك الجنوبية🇱🇧 🇱🇧🇵🇸🇱🇧🇵🇸🇵🇸❤

[@amethyst4990]

My favorite resturaunt is Lebanese cuisine. Especially because I love authentic Saj bread with sumac and spinach.

[@caioquintella8941]

I’m Lebanese descent, but have 40% of “south Italian” DNA.

[@noahtylerpritchett2682]

Does Lebanon ever have any historical Roman communities? Excluding endemic citizens of the ancient empire

[@jasonbrown5014]

Interesting. What religion are you o were your ancestors?

[@Cute-boy169]

if its from my heritage then its not that accurate i got 30% but when i did it in different companies I got only 1.9 italian

[@hiphop24-s3s]

South Italian mean J2 and E-v13 DNA paternal haplo group... Like Greek means you have still Mediterranean looking..

[@finesseking7595]

@@jasonbrown5014probably a Bosnian

[@Malaka-r9p]

As a Lebanese there are some relatives in the family who have red hair including my mother’s aunt and travelling around Lebanon i have seen some light coloured fair hair and red haired. On the flip side i have other relatives who are dark skinned and related to the red haired aunt

[@Nashmil-xd2vr]

It’s very similar in Iran, 🇮🇷 I’m ginger, but have relatives with totally different looks and skin colour. Either way, I love Lebanon and the people ❤Beautiful people in heart and face 🎉

[@freepagan]

@@Nashmil-xd2vr We Lebanese are generally whiter, with lighter hair and eyes than Iranians.

[@Nashmil-xd2vr]

@@freepagan Yes, generally. Tho, it’s really dependant of the areas in Iran…The people of south and East are much darker than the northern and Western part... I was in Lebanon few months ago and I was amazed with how diverse people looked.

[@freepagan]

@@Nashmil-xd2vr Got it, thanks. Some of the diversity you saw would have been because of the refugees ( 25% of the population). While they are also Levantine (Syrians and Palestinians), they're not the same. Syria for example is a big country like Iran, with different looks also. Eastern Syrians are darker, like Saudis and Iraqis, while the ones that border us look more like us. Anyway yes Lebanese have diversity. But in general we're more similar than different.

[@Nashmil-xd2vr]

@@freepagan Thanks, yes certainly no where as diversified as Iran. Generally, the southern people of Iran are very dark skinned and some are almost black. The Eastern part can look Chinese because of the migration from Northern Afghanistan 🇦🇫 whereas the northern parts of Iran (mainly the Caspian Sea 🌊 side) generally have blonde hair with blue eyes. As for my region, we are known to have green eyes and red hairs. Some people believe it is because during the Arab conquest, they couldn’t reach those parts due to how mountainous the area was/is, but I’m not too sure… Lebanese are the most beautiful people in heart and face… During my last visit in August, regardless of the region, everyone was very very welcoming. I loved the food (very similar to Persian food) and the culture. I think Lebanon is underestimated because when I told my friends that I was visiting the country, all my English friends panicked! They told me it is not safe and I’m glad I didn’t listen to them. The country was very peaceful with very beautiful sceneries. From hiking to parachuting, there’s is just so much to explore..

[@keelz2004]

Lebanese here ✋🇱🇧 In my dna test I got 43% Levantine 26% Persian ( Iran ) 25% Greek 4% Irish and UK 2% Ashkenazi Jewish

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@jeffsafawi7947]

What's your sect

[@Ameer-dj5gj]

sorry for the2%

[@victorblock3421]

@@Ameer-dj5gj Why? Unlike yourself, It gives him a brain.

[@Alghi451]

@@Ameer-dj5gj 2% good

[@dravidianbro6521]

By the way nice video bro,I wished we had these type of information 10 years ago

[@freepagan]

Your name reminded me of some interesting info. So I'm fully Lebanese. My DNA is about 60% Levantine (Phoenician), 30% European and 10 % miscellaneous. Well, when I used one dna test recently by Genomelink, I got some Dravidian in my DNA! only 3%. not sure if it's accurate or how it got there. But I thought that was really cool, man. Indians are really smart and have a vibrant culture. As you can see from my profile pic, I admire the spirituality too.

[@berranari1]

Great video mate. I have not seen one of your videos before. This was very good in my opinion. I am also from Australia, Melbourne. I think you are from the same place as me based on your accent. I worked for and with a Lebanese Australian family for many years so for me this was fascinating. When I found out that Canadian professional wrestler Sami Zayn's ethnicity is Lebanese from a Lebanese Australian lady, I asked her about him having red hair. She replied, "We have all the colours!". 🇱🇧 🇮🇳 🇩🇪 🇮🇪 🇵🇹 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 I am a brown person and my ancestry includes Indian, German, Irish, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian. So just call me an Indo-European 😂, I'd prefer that to being an Anglo-Indian. Two of my cousins married Greeks and had kids with them. 🇬🇷 But I find the Lebanese such an interesting people to study. The Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Canaanites and the modern Lebanese and their history is fascinating. 🤔 🇱🇧 😀🇭🇲

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@Gheimeh_123]

I think he is Iranian

[@eddych2025]

seems like the Phoenicians reached Australia as well ( Check Sarina)

[@LebaneserScrooge]

I'm half Lebanese with red hair. My uncle is full and he had red hair too.

[@berranari1]

@@LebaneserScrooge I used to watch this show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nam6mGaIfs-Xmbcsi=3yEfeIcH4Y8t3RLN It's called Pizza. 🍕 I worked in two Pizzas shops, the second one was bought by a Lebanese Australian family and I was working for them. And we were all fans of the television show, Pizza. 😂

[@70galaxie]

good luck growing your channel,young man

[@nydzar]

Thanks loads for your awesome work and beautiful spirit❤️ You were able to answer tons of questions all at once like no one ever did 💯👍

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@m_dawood]

Great video as expected of you. Can you perhaps dig into Egyptian ancestry in an upcoming video?

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@OrderMeetsChaos]

Anniversary?!😂

[@m_dawood]

@@OrderMeetsChaos damn autocorrect

[@y.g.6727]

Egyptians are mostly Egyptians by 75 or 80% Egyptians 17% Arab small percentage Europe and Asia and sub Saharan

[@gamalnassertv]

Another great video, especially the explanation with analogy on how these tools work! Both PCA and qpAdm are necessary in archaeogenetic research. Love that you are empowering people in how to use these programs as well. It is especially interesting to see the Lebanese results from the official publications, and your own ancestral models. My question is, isn't majority of that Greek component from the Philistines who settled in the Levant?

[@JessJoanne]

The scientific terms make my head spin. I do love his videos. About this Greek component you mention. Could be. If he hasn't done a video on that, I am sure he will soon.

[@cosmomusa]

It is probably even older, in Greek mythology the Phoenix was the son of Agenor, in search of his daughter Europe at some point he settled and reigned in Tire or Sidon.

[@gamalnassertv]

Really cool, I always thought it was largely from these people!@@cosmomusa

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@puntite6667]

dont remember where I read it, it was couple of months ago, but the Philistines were confirmed to be Mycenaean Greeks

[@Lulwa5]

Do Egypt next, it should be interesting

[@scarymonster5541]

He did I think

[@avar_kizi]

I’m a Turk from Turkey, and Lebanon is closest Arab country I feel to myself. They are more like us than the other Arab countries. And Lebanese people seem to be more smart, open minded and understanding. As a secular person I think Lebanese nation is the gem of the Arab world. In the past I thought I didn’t like Arabs at all. But Lebanese people changed my mind. I ❤️ 🇱🇧

[@starmoon4510]

Probably because half of Lebanon is Christian that’s maybe why they more are secular compared then other Arab countries

[@donia20252]

@@avar_kizi I agree with you

[@texmexexpress]

​@@starmoon4510Yeah, that's the reason why but Lebanon Christians were fleeing from Muslim Ottoman Turks and the commenter you replied to is a Turk who praises the open-mindedness of lebanese when her own turkish ottoman muslim ancestors were persecuting them.

[@mariamberri8283]

I'm glad glad that you are not narrow minded anymore

[@phillipholland6795]

@@texmexexpressActually, it was the so called Crusaders that came to cause trouble and got sent back with their tail between their legs. Instead of going all the way back home, they stopped and stayed in Lebanon.

[@afshina]

Wow! It was fascinating and informative; thank you.

[@AFriendofAllTimes]

I'm originally Lebanese from Beqaa Valley before that we were from Damascus and after that we migrated into Jordan Valley and to the area around Jerusalem in Palestine. So I am proof that the Levant was one nation because moving was not easy back then as it is now and the area really has to be connected for migrations to take place.

[@luisdotgarcia]

The Levant was a Region not a Nation.

[@GreaterAfghanistanMovement]

Lebanon was historically part of Syira.

[@esmaeelsamhan8161]

What is the name of your family surname

[@esmaeelsamhan8161]

​@@luisdotgarciahe was referring as a region, but not separated as today, it was a unified region and many cities were dispersed differently, southern lebanon was part of palestine for example, northern Jordan was part of Damascus.. Yet they were all a unified region. No borders between them

[@JessJoanne]

@@esmaeelsamhan8161 It is all so interesting. So many different time periods. Maps show Lebanon Mountains as Phoenicia. And then to the right was anti-Lebanon. And technically, part of Lebanon was in Israel, before the region was named Palestine by non-indigenous people. All before there was a mention of Jordan as well.

[@kilgoretrout8713]

Best video that you have done.

[@JessJoanne]

I am still trying to understand PCA and qpAdm. I will eventually. I love your videos. I need to watch more. Just found you about a week ago. I've recommended you to many people who have questions. I'd love to get my kids breakdowns by you.

[@s.keikhosro_5555]

And u are lovely where are you from

[@JessJoanne]

@@s.keikhosro_5555 Thank you. And so are you.

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@narienzawity862]

Nice video. Very informative!

[@iamelianeataya]

Beautiful video and informations, thank u for sharing all of that ✨️

[@ryantinloy4965]

Very informative thank you for sharing.

[@fguicastro]

A Maronite Brazilian-lebanese here! Best Regards to you all.

[@aami6412]

❤🇱🇧

[@preaas469]

Wow such a crazy combo! I am Turkish and Lebanese

[@vinceneuwirth568]

I know one thing. Lebanese girls are beautiful 😍.

[@ChristopherSmith-j9x]

The AI images certainly are

[@shin_a]

🤦‍♀️

[@plibani4248]

Not anymore man with their botox and plastic surgery shite.

[@lindathomson3270]

Love your videos. Fascinating. Brings us all closer together ❤

[@AncestralBrew]

Thank you for understanding my mantra ❤

[@zherda369]

​@@AncestralBrew brother i am your subscriber my request is I want a video about sri lankan dna history and russian dna history please 🙏 😢

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@horsedogdognotebook9295]

I love how enthusiastic you are.

[@dyardsale5475]

It is so hard to keep this straight. Thank you.

[@adoonmusic]

We are Adoon, a Phoenician-Canaanite folk band. We are proud to be Lebanese and proud to have Ancestral Brew ♥️🌾 𐤀𐤃𐤍

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@Alghi451]

Yeah you aren't arap and you should be proud of your own identity

[@MAA-dy9nw]

Caninates and phonesionan are Arabs originally. your study is flawed and you are pushing wrong and politicised ideas to justify the current invasion of iranian, russian and European and isreali occupation of the Lavant area.

[@raychat2816]

@@Alghi451what’s arap ? Is that a new genetic group ? People have been mixing in the area for about 15.000+ years, never heard of arap people in the area, or the world for that matter, in any case people who originate from here are well known, and no politico-religious strain is going to change that in the long term, even canaanites were a mix of the people living here in a certain period of time, nothing is timeless, however it is older than the arrival of any the 3 abrahamic religions, and the racial prejudices each brought or are still bringing … Bravo to Adoon group for bringing historical music to life regardless of the never ending politics of religions in the area

[@Alghi451]

@@raychat2816 arapness cause instability in Lebanon and Levant which previously was Canaanite(not arap) land

[@hazem4728]

Fabulous work (as usual).. you make so much hard work and so many unintuitive concepts appear easy.. please keep it going 🙏🏻

[@AndrewTota]

Am I the only one who thinks the Lebanese people are the most beautiful looking ppl on earth

[@freepagan]

Thank you. But remember, we have a few different looks also. Many of us have blonde hair and blue eyes (which he didn't bother depicting in the video). And there is variety there.

[@bryansmulez4672]

The world is huge

[@Lilah_Ninigigun_Belet-Eanna]

They have the MOST beautiful hair, so thick, curly and luxurious!

[@HearMeSay2024]

Wait till you meet me Habibi..am Adonis Daddy Dude !!😂

[@anime30seconds88]

​@freepagan because the blonde hair and blue eyes is just someone who married western people, it's not 100% lebanese

[@mysticaltech]

Amazing work!

[@EduardoGorab]

That was really excellent! Warm congratulations!

[@J.R.S-g1r]

Thank you for this very informative video! My father told me from a very young age that we Lebanese are Phoenician, NOT ARAB….but many Lebanese believe they are Arab! I’m taking a DNA test soon and can’t wait to find out my ancestry….thank you for your knowledge on this subject🇱🇧❤️🇱🇧

[@husseinabinassif93]

Your father is a right nationalist maronite 👌 Tell him to talk in phoenician if he isnt arab 🤓

[@arabicam1858]

Whether you guys are arabs or not, it doesn't make any difference cus your country is fucked poor and don't even have electricity. You do all your best to get a visa to golf countries to improve your life. You are living on the handouts of Arabs.

[@exoizb6442]

Is your family Christian

[@exoizb6442]

@@husseinabinassif93Why do arabs want everyone to claim arab identity so much. If populations that weren’t originally arab choose to go back to their roots then there’s nothing wrong with that

[@husseinabinassif93]

@@exoizb6442well if it has a nationalist fascist goal such as the right wing nationalists in lebanon, hating everyone else. That it is a problem ofcourse 👌

[@ammaralshoupi1151]

Can you do the Yemeni Dna

[@aviationking8088]

Wow amazing video! Thanks for informing me! I am Lebanese.

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@lebanonthehostbecamethehos2904]

Hello, may I inquire about the source and basis of your conclusion that some ancient native Iranians intermingled with Gassulian to give rise to the Lebanese CANAANITE DNA? Your analysis seems to assume that Iranians are the cradle of civilizations, which contradicts archaeological findings and Phoenician historical records. Maurice Dunand's Phoenician expedition demonstrated that Lebanese Canaanites originate from Lebanon, as supported by Sanchuniathon, the oldest historian from Beirut. Their genealogy, according to Sanchuniathon, began within Lebanon, and their cities predate those in Iran or Mesopotamia. The Canaanites consistently identified themselves as such. While I acknowledge the possibility of later interactions and mixings due to invasions or maritime travels, it's crucial to recognize the enduring Phoenician influence in Lebanese lifestyle, traditions, folklore (singing, dancing), and family names. Many Lebanese families preserve Phoenician Canaanite names like Canaan, Azar, Shamoun, Murr, Bakhos, Haddad, and more, unique to Lebanon. Furthermore, 90% of Lebanese villages and cities retain Phoenician Canaanite names. The Phoenician Canaanites established ports in the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, discovering these regions long before trade or migrations occurred. Greek historians attempted to trace the Phoenician Canaanite origins outside Lebanon, leading to contradictory claims about their presence in the Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Arabian Peninsula, Europe, etc. These assertions were based on the Phoenicians' colonies and ports in those areas. Absolutely, the uniqueness of the Lebanese people is evident in their distinct characteristics. Pierre Marie Martin's observation underscores the remarkable resemblance between the Canaanites and the Lebanese. Their aptitude for professional trade, love for travel, ease in assimilating with diverse cultures, and individual capabilities all echo the traits of their Canaanite ancestors. It's fascinating to see the continuation of such qualities in the Lebanese people, maintaining a connection to their roots as skilled traders and adventurers. The exploration of Africa for gold and diamonds, mirroring the pursuits of the Phoenicians, further highlights the enduring spirit of exploration and commerce within the Lebanese culture. on the other hand Iranians as well as arabs areflect the same conception of sticking on their countries , very isolated and difficult to accept any stranger to to mix with them NOTE the Greeks' sources has been proved wrong and untrue , their historians attacked each .

[@freepagan]

Bro you have to understand how population genetics works. Every single group in the world is made up of previous groups. The Phoenicians are indigenous to Lebanon, no doubt. They even named their homeland LBN which means "white" in Phoenician. And they lived there for thousands of years (and still do in modern Lebanese). I'm also Lebanese btw. However, the Phoenician Canaanites were made up of two distinct populations. 1., the Natufians (who are indigenous to the Levant). And 2., Caucasian Iranians who came to mix with them. After mixing with them, they became the Canaanites. From there, the Phoenicians emerged and mastered the sea. Then they mixed with other Mediterranean people. Later, we mixed with even more Europeans, and that has been our DNA ever since.

[@lebanonthehostbecamethehos2904]

​@@freepagan With all due respect, your comment echoes the content presented in the aforementioned video. and alI i only sought evidence and proofs supporting the assertion that Canaanites resulted from a mixture of Gassulians and Iranians, as claimed in the video, or Natufians and Caucasian Iranians, as per your statement. To arrive at a more convincing conclusion, it is imperative that the evidence presented be irrefutable and grounded in solid historical and archaeological foundations. I have also presented significant historical and archaeological facts that contradict with your both theories: Numerous studies indicate that Lebanese cities rank among the oldest inhabited cities, predating those in Mesopotamia. This suggests the possibility of migration in the opposite direction-from Lebanon to other regions and not from Mesoppotamia to Lebanon as you both claim. Sanchuniathon's cosmogony, which traces the entire family tree of the Canaanites back to Beirut, gains support from the discoveries of clay tablets in Ugarit, by the Phoenician expedition led by Maurice Dunand , affirming the accuracy of his accounts. In anthropology, the notable exception lies in the migratory patterns of the Lebanese and their ancestors, the Phoenicians. Unlike surrounding civilizations, they were known to migrate or leave their territories, particularly before sailing and trading gained widespread popularity.i mean they were the first to adventure outside Lebanon while others remained islolated in their homeland

[@user_18789]

@@lebanonthehostbecamethehos2904 my friend The migration of Iranians has nothing to do with having civilization and... Because they were just a group of people who moved from place to place and this has nothing to do with civilization and... Iranians (natives of Zagros and Caucasus) also have built very old cities Like the hill of Jiroft, the hill of Hasanlu, the burnt city(shahr e sokhte) and... On the other hand, the haplogroup of the people of West Asia and South Europe and other some regions is J2 & J1 And this haplogroup has spread from Caucasus and Zagros to other parts of the world It seems that a Caucasian Iranian man(J2 & J1) who came to middle east thousands of years ago mixed with a Natufian woman(E1 & E2 ) and created the people of today's Lebanon. For this reason, most people in the Middle East have the J haplogroup (because the Y haplogroup is only transmitted from the father).

[@lebanonthehostbecamethehos2904]

@@user_18789 i do read you comment fully , and i can understand , you might be iranian , i don't know . please understand , i DO AGREE THAT MANY LEBANESE HAVE A VERY COMPLEX DNA MIXTURE , and this could ve happened maybe in 6th century BC because according to history that was the date when the persians invaded the whole region and even allied with the Phoenicians in their war against the Greeks .. i am simply asking 2 very clear questions : 1- what are the SOLID EVIDENCE that CANAANITE is the result of a mixture between Gassulians and Persians . or Natufians and Persians ??!! it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT EVIDENCE SHOULD VERY SOLID .. because the whole content is building up over this SLOGAN . 2- IN ARCHEOLOGY if we assume the theory is undebatable and irrifutable ..this drives us to the effective fact that the oldest inhabited cities must be in Persia and not in Lebanon .. which is not the case .. THOSE WHO CLAIM THAT MESOPOTAMIA IS THE CRADDLE OF CIVILIZATIONS HAVE TO TELL US WHEN THEN THE OLDEST INHABITED CITIES AREN'T IN MESOPOTAMIA ? 3-HISTORY WISE .. NONE OF ALL THE PHOENICIAN CANAANITE HISTORIANS starting from Sanchuniaton HAVE EVER CLAIMED ANY ORGINS OR COMING FROM ANY COUNTRY OUTSIDE LEBANON ..even in late history they didn't seem to have ties with their "relatives " in Persia .. 4- it looks a kind of hypcrite to limit the people of old Lebanon to WOMEN only , since we all know that DNA marker is transmitted from FATHER TO SON ( in male connexion ) .. and the message behind transmitted to us can be briefed as " CANAANITE ARE IRANIANS at the end " NOTA BENE : it should be known to everybody that the so called "LEVANT"was initially inhabited by the Canaanites .. Syrians aka Assyrians and Philistins and Hebrews settled in later .. so we have to respect the chronological eras ... which conclude us to the result that the Syrians , philistins and hebrews are settlers and colonizers of the canaan lands and this doesn't make them Canaanites

[@Dani-wc9cu]

​@@lebanonthehostbecamethehos2904 Gass Kodsy again. If you want to know your origins do an autosomal/Haplogroup tests. Assyria was in Northern Mesopotamia. Inland Syria was called land of Aram. Eastern Lebanon was part of it and part of Coastal Syria was part of Phoenicia. All Palestine was Canaanite before the settlement of the Hebrews. Today, people have been mixed a lot. We are sure today that part of the Phoenician genome was linked to the Arab clade FGC11 and that they had their own mutations (As for the sample ERS1790733). You can be today a Syrian, a Jordanian, a Palestinian and have a Canaanite clade under J2 or even under E1b1b. A simple example for the SNP J-Y86930 linked to Phoenician settlement in Croatia, you can find one Palestinian, one Syrian and one Jordanian linked to it. Another clade is J-BY527 under one of the major Arab clade (J-FGC11) and you know what ? The Lebanese here is a Maronite who is autosomaly 100% Levantine. Genetic is very complexe so if you want ot be sure about your origins, just do an autosomal/Haplogroup tests.

[@itunedyou]

Great explanation! Age of Empires Music. I love it!

[@iSuretha]

Can you do one for Assyrians ❤️

[@iSuretha]

@@jonam7589 I only saw a short. I haven't seen a full length one like this ^

[@jonam7589]

He did it 6 days ago. Look it up, it is very interesting!

[@s.keikhosro_5555]

So iranian have more influence to Lebanese than arab so we can result pure arab just in ksa all the other because of Islam became arab example one Iraq for thousands of century persian empire were there the people became arab Egypt libia Syria Sudan were African.....

[@jonam7589]

yes, you are right! I didn't see the "As" in front of the Syrians. That would be awesome since it was one of the old civilizations and interesting history. Ashur.@mariabop

[@ahmadgomaa3498]

​@mariabopits same syrian they same assyrian

[@talasabri6672]

Thanks you for this documentary. In arabic the Levantine area was called ‘bilad Al Sham’ or in Latin Syria Palestina . It include Palestine, south west Syria, Lebanon, south of jordan. The people who lives in this area are Canaanite descendants and the arab came and Arabnised the area. There were Phoenicians, Moabites, ammonites , jebusites. Also, the Arab in Levantine area does not look like Arab in Arab peninsula and this is another prove That they relate to the Canaanites and Greek.

[@MaaroufHaidar]

The lebanese and Syrians....are not Greeks .the Greeks are originally phonecian Lebanese ..Greek islands were discovered and ctivated originally by the phonecians and early Egyptians, not vise verca

[@Bran08Eman]

Call me racist, but I luv Lebanese people.

[@santanodcosta3360]

Most of the lebanese are very ARROGANT because of which they are suffering today.

[@vaidalex2]

I luv Israeli people

[@Shook1917]

The “levant” area were Arabized. But the Lebanese Palestinian and Syria are all ancient original inhabitants in the area.

[@jasonbrown5014]

Have you done berbers/moors?

[@freepagan]

Now THIS is a GOOD video. Thank you. I'm Lebanese, and we are PHOENICIAN CANAANITES, from the Levant. That is our base. As shown in the vid and other research, we also have at least 15% European DNA, and further Caucasian admixture (from Iran and the Caucuses). In addition, many of us have some northern European DNA as well. This is confirmed through my own dna--I had 13% northern European admixture. And I am FULLY Lebanese (all 8 of my great grand parents). My friends had similar results to me as well. So to sum up, we are a Phoenician Canaanite population, with European admixture. Which is quite unique. Of course, we are also related to other Levantine people ✔️ by way of our Canaanite ancestry 💪🏻. But we also have other admixture that is specific to us. (Just as other Levantine people are unique in their own right also). Lebanese are *specifically descendants of the great Phoenicians*. And the BEST WAY to describe this is to say LEBANESE. It's a country, a culture, and an ethnicity. With an amazing history.

[@donmoez6289]

Your test is anecdotal. It's like bringing up a Lebanese individual with 5-15% Arabian admixture and saying "many of us have this". The Lebanese people are extremely close to other Levantine populations. This idea of being a "unique Levantine population" is copium. I also find it hard to believe you're Lebanese given your name and profile picture lol. "We are PHOENICIAN CANAANITES. With at least 15% European DNA, and further Caucasian admixture. In addition, many of us have some northern European DNA as well." This whole statement is incorrect, are you trying to LARP as if you're European lol?

[@Moemuntz]

If you’re basing this on the video, then you’re basically saying all Arabs are Phoenician. Please watch again. For example eastern Yemen has a higher Natufian dna than Palestine and Lebanon. Are they also Lebanese/canaanite/levantine? Going by you’re saying you’re more Yemeni than Yemenis and Yemenis are more Lebanese than you. At the end of the day it’s meaningless. Identity is dynamic.

[@Weappreciatevaluablecontent]

@@Moemuntz in the neolithic, it's clearly political

[@freepagan]

@@Moemuntz Incorrect. You should definitely watch it again, because Lebanese are CLEARLY a Levantine group with European admixture. Arabs from the peninsula are NOT Levantine. *Natufian on its own is NOT Canaanite*. The Arabs do not have Canaanite DNA. But Lebanese do. Do you understand this? This is a fact. Identity may be dynamic, but that doesn't mean that ancestry doesn't matter. It's a part of our identity, and for many people it is an important part.

[@freepagan]

@@donmoez6289 First of all, get a life. Worry about your OWN identity instead of trying to decide others'. Second of all, I never said that Lebanese aren't similar to other Levantine people. I said that it is unique because of our *admixture*. Our admixture has things that other people don't have. If you have a problem with this, then you need to get a life like I said lol. Nobody is larping. Our European DNA comes from ancient times. It's a part of our makeup. But I clearly said that Levantine is the most significant part. Finally, this is NOT merely anecdotal, it corresponds to the very facts that he mentioned in his video. And the research. I didn't say anything controversial. You seem to dislike the facts, for whatever reason. Which is ridiculous, but I'm not going to bother with you.

[@nasser6692]

7:50 I know that when the Ghassanied kingdom fall in hand of Arab during the Arabian conquest of the Levant many of them escaped to Lebanon. the Ghassanied are 100% Qahatani Arabs (from southern Arabia).

[@akhabrak]

I don't know why there's so much hate towards the arabs even the arabs themselves, and my honest thought about this thing is that the arab is the last group of the semantic, and the Arabic today = sematic, i feel like Arabian is keeping our heritage as sematic, plus who says that arab origin start from the Arabian peninsula many studies show that arab origin is from the south of the levant and sinna. So everyone in the levant and the gulf maybe we are not the same but we are the closest to each other ethnically. Proud to be arab and proud more to be sematic . My English is not good sory😊

[@ShareefusMaximus]

There are too many Lebanese people walking around looking like ancient Greek sculpture. I knew they had to have some ad mixture in there. They are a beautiful example of Mediterranean people.

[@enricomanno8434]

Non at all... Europoid Caucasian are not Semitic You should study a bit more of history and Anthropology.

[@maikel3888]

@@enricomanno8434 He was just saying what he saw. Sometimes you need to look, not just read a history book.

[@enricomanno8434]

@@maikel3888 I have even suggested to read anything regarding Anthropology.. will be very useful

[@freepagan]

@@enricomanno8434 We're not Semitic either. Semitic is a language family, bud. We are Europoid to a great extent. And our base is Phoenician, who were *Levantine*. Try getting an education.

[@enricomanno8434]

@@freepagan Sure you are not in a position to teach me anything... Phoenicians and Carthaginians were Semitic

[@elikayal]

Thank you for the analysis

[@LBN-Cedar]

IN the article by Haber from 2017, it said 7% Steppe Ancestry from the bronze age. But the modern Lebanese they tested had 11%-22%. This is fascinating. But makes sense, given our looks.

[@ChromeMan04]

Cope lol

[@akhesa8135]

please do the African ethnic groups, especially those of Cameroon which has a very diverse population which + 250 ethnic groups from all over Africa

[@Weappreciatevaluablecontent]

The issue with peninsular arab ancestry is its only considered as a post-Islamic expansion phenomenon. Natufian ancestry peaks in Arabia (according to your studies) but is never considered as Arabian. Why is that, if not a bias? Also the neolithic Iranian element, usually associated with haplogroup J1, also peaks in southern Arabia. That the Arabians are always considered a side effect of other groups until the Islamic expansion is only consistent with European orientalism and reveals itself as a tool to erode the pre-Islamic ties between the Arabians and the Levantines, Egyptians, and Mesopotomians.

[@Weappreciatevaluablecontent]

@@D19DMO128D neither originates in Arabs, but are most found among them. I think trying to identify an origin becomes a question of narrative more than a clear and distinct location of a mutation. Thats why i sense an orientalist bend because nothing is identified as Arabian unless its post Islamic. Natufian DNA peaks in the Mahra of Yemen btw

[@lyricofwise6894]

You are correct, maybe its unintentional

[@bakteribaik156]

Natufian it self originates in Levant and even now natufian peaks among some penisular Arab group its not mean every body with some percentage of natufian ancestry are arabian descent, like Iran farmer ancestry who know peaks in balochi people its not mean every body who have same percentage of Iran farmer ancestry are balochi descent and anatolian Farmers now peaks in sardinian its not mean every body with Anatolia farmer ancestry are sardian descent

[@bakteribaik156]

Of course Levant and Arabia penisular share some common ancestry, like natufian who levantine score around 20%-30%, and Arab from penisula score around 50%-70%, Iran farmer who levantine score 20%-25% and Arabia penisular score around 15%-20%, Anatolia farmer who levantine score around 30%-40% and Arabia penisular score around 15%- 25% Its mean Levantine and Arabia penisula score some degree of common ancestor but its not mean they are cluster to each other

[@GreaterAfghanistanMovement]

I think Natufian ancestry is just typical Afro-Asiastic ancestry which is why its found even as far as North-East Africa.

[@Xian-li5sn]

wow thank you for this great video. can you go into more deep or like far back before BC which tribes was living there most or just was Canaanite that time around?

[@jasonbrown5014]

If you're ever bored and want to go down a strange rabbit hole, look into the x haplogroup and the fact that it's really high in druze, scottish (Orkney islands specifically), and Georgia. It's also oddly present in north American native americans. You might be thinking "so what?" If you keep looking into it you'll find conspiracy theories involving atlantis, freemasonry, and rosicrusians and oddly the dispersion of this haplogroup kind of supports these ideas considering that druze are phoenicians supposedly connected to king Solomon, the Orkney Islands are a very important area for freemasonry, and a theory of atlantis says that native americans and middle eastern people came from atlantis. I know this is all going to sound whacky, and maybe it is, but it's a neat little rabbit hole. My ancestors are maronites and scottish ironically enough and I've always wondered if the x haplogroup is really common in the maronite population too or just in the druze population. There isnt a lot of literature out there on it.

[@michaelcandido2824]

native americans and europeans share a common ancestor, north eurasians. which is big in northern european countries. The middle east and the Caucasus's where the caucasoid groups came from and spread their ways. Europeans,jews, arabs , north africans are related in sister clades..

[@jasonbrown5014]

I understand this. You'd have to look deep into it to see why its so weird. Like in a lot of older texts that have to do with Rosicrucianism and Free Masonry there are claims that the Druze claim to be descendants from Atlantis. The thing is, these people were making these claims before anyone even knew what DNA was. I'm not saying it's real. I don't believe it myself. It's too far fetched for me. I just think it's bizarre @@michaelcandido2824

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@KeyserSoze-vi6xe]

Digging more you would find out that celtic tribes in Ireland Scotland Wales etc were allied with Romans that kinda helped preserved em, but then came the germanic tribes that erased them all… now you would ask yourself ok then the people in Ireland and Scotland? Who are they?

[@jasonbrown5014]

@@KeyserSoze-vi6xe dont know where youre going with this

[@antoni5577]

Very good news for the Lebanese people. Thank you very much AncestralBrew.

[@KJ-yises]

Lebanese are definitely good looking.

[@Alrights600]

Wow fantastic video, very helpful

[@nibalsayegh9972]

Quite interesting. Thank you. Hope you visit Lebanon.

[@natashabay561]

I would love to visit Lebanon 🇱🇧 😢but it’s so dangerous at the moment

[@nibalsayegh9972]

@natashabay561 you would be surprised. It's safer than so many places. During Christmas, we attended daily concerts, in churches and venues, all free of charge. People go out to restaurants, nightclubs, etc. . We have so much contradictions, it's difficult to explain.

[@ChromeMan04]

@@nibalsayegh9972well this didn’t age well

[@freepagan]

I'm fully LEBANESE ✌🏻, and my heritage is from South Lebanon. Here is my *DNA* *breakdown*: MYHeritage: 61% Levantine (Canaanite) 24% Greek 13% Caucasian 2% Miscellaneous MyTrueAncestry admixture calculators On average, according to these calculators, I had-- 65% Canaanite 17% Southern European 13% Northern European 5% Caucasian and trace ancestry The content of this vid is mostly accurate. But I'd add that newer research has been conducted (from after 2017) by geneticists Pierre Zalloua, and by Lazaridis. Their work reaffirms the ancient European connection, beginning from Phoenician times. And there's other interesting information about the Canaanites as well. I recommend everybody who's interested look it up. So in short, we Lebanese are a Phoenician Canaanite group, with European and Caucasian admixture. Another way to say this is *simply Lebanese*. It's a country, an ethnicity, and a culture, going back thousands of years, down to the present day.

[@albintorso6107]

What's your paternal haplogroup

[@Tabish_Nooristani]

What do you have cow worshipper God in your pfp Mr. "fully Lebanese?

[@iamalegend5630]

Wow! I’m surprised that you’re 1/3 European/white. I’m Lebanese and my results were 100% Levantine and I know a few other Lebanese people who got the same results as me. I think the majority of us have little to no European dna

[@freepagan]

@@iamalegend5630 I'm not 1/3 "European" as a separate ancestry 🤦‍♂. That is part of the LEVANTINE dna. You have to check MyTrueAncestry or a similar company to see the *breakdown* of your dna. You'd have some also, you just have to look at the breakdown, not an ethnicity estimate. The reason ALL Lebanese have some European dna is because the Phoenicians mixed with Europeans. If you'd like some scientific articles about that, I can reference them. Just let me know.

[@pena8002]

​@@freepagan Palestine is filled with blondes and redheads....

[@uberman1384]

You should do a video on Yemen, I think it would be very interesting to see the differences between the southern Arabian peninsula and the northern/levant 🙏🏽

[@Alghi451]

Arabian peninsula are real araps while Levant aren't araps, that's it

[@h3mmod1990]

@@Alghi451” Real Arabs “ lol how about we discuss Real Persians, Turks, French, Italians and so on?

[@Alghi451]

@@h3mmod1990this is indisputable facts that peninsular araps are real araps,silly

[@Alghi451]

@@h3mmod1990 saudis,yemenis, and Bedouin of Arabia peninsula are real araps,silly

[@yalinahewage1941]

​@@Alghi451arabs originates in South syria, not in the Arabian peninsula.

[@Alex_Plante]

Great video, one of your best so far! (I guess you finally found a population that isn't incredibly diverse.... ;-)

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@salimahmed9016]

Where is the summary of the discussion on the screen in writing ? What were your objectives? Since this is an educational kind of video.

[@DroppingMyVision]

very interesting video and info to be shared with all our groups and friends, yes we must know our origin. Thank you

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.

[@BETOETE]

did you listen that?, Lebanese are NOT ARABS but Levantine people arabized.

[@Mellow_Man2001]

I like Lebanon from England. Nice culture and people ❤

[@epchoisnainan1110]

I’m Coptic Egyptian. Would love to see a video about the Copts

[@Dani-wc9cu]

About Egyptians.

[@epchoisnainan1110]

@@Dani-wc9cu same word in our coptic language. Ⲛⲓⲣⲉⲙⲛ̀ⲕⲏⲙⲓ(ni-rem-en-kemi)

[@fouadfrombeirut]

Hi can i send you my 23andme report so you can explain it to me

[@hiramnaman]

Very interesting video. My father was Lebanese and I did a DNA test with 23andme. I wasn't that impressed with the results, as I expected a more in depth study. Who would you recommend me to send my results to? Would I have Phoenician DNA or not. Thanks !

[@hiramnaman]

OK just saw that you do that! Will contact you.

[@zahifar3936]

This is interesting from a genetic standpoint. Modern Lebanese share a generally similar genetic heritage. And cultural as well. Yes there’s the different religious groups and the related cultural background that comes with them, but if we can talk of a ‘secular culture’, a culture that is related to the connection of the people to the land and the traditions that are generated from that connection and from what the land produces, that culture is pretty much similar between all religious groups in Lebanon and beyond in the immediate region since we’re still talking of one connected environment.

[@freepagan]

The problem is, our neighbors in the region want to deny our identity. They want us to be exactly the same as them, because they're jealous of our uniqueness. That's why I don't try to connect with them. I defend our Lebanese identity as being Lebanese, and being different.

[@zahifar3936]

⁠@@freepaganthis problem is also found in Lebanon. This is why we made this political system of ‘power sharing’ between the different confessions. Because we also correlate identity with confessional belonging, we’re not able to solve our problems. Or some Christians consider themselves to be superior because they have a westernised culture. But the western world has improved and developed specifically when it separated between state and church. And here we’re still afraid of the other who’s supposedly different and we find protection in confessional institutions, whether educational or other. And the majoritarian Muslim group has its issues as well and we’re still not finding genuine solutions.

[@freepagan]

@@zahifar3936 Well, I don't think Western culture is necessarily superior. But it is different. And the reality of that difference is pungent. There's no denying that it's there and is significant. Lebanese in Lebanon need to tear down their govt and start over. Make it completely secular. But with protections in place for Christians, atheists and so on, so that sharia isn't put in place either.

[@freepagan]

Some Lebanese Muslims have become hardcore in recent years. They think they're Saudis. Meanwhile real Saudis would laugh in their face if they heard that they think they're the same people.

[@zahifar3936]

@@freepaganthe problem and solution isn’t in only the political system, it is also in people’s minds and their openness to the other. People in Lebanon may be educated and have diplomas and live a ‘modern’ life, but not many are cultured and ready to understand the other. The solution is in that. Getting to know the other and realise, as I stated in my original comment, that we are the children of one local environment. We’re not confessional groups who came from different places and are gathered here and we need to find ways to live as strangers in a common country and tolerate each other. We need to put religion in its natural place and reconstruct our national belonging. No other way. Otherwise we remain in our problems. Federal system, whatever, that doesn’t solve anything by itself alone, if the desire of the federal system is based on our perception that the other is not really our brother and sister in citizenship and identity.

[@bilalitani803]

Gonna tag all my Lebanese Christian friends so they can stop claiming that Muslim Lebanese are not “Phoenician” hahaha

[@mansoura.6586]

Never heard any Leb Christians saying that. It’s actually Leb muslims denying their ancestry and trying to force their arabism on everyone

[@RRAY2024.]

Because most Muslims in lebanon are naturalized and they are originally Arabs, Turks amd Yemenis. Whereas the few are of Lebanese origin and these ones are proud of their Phoenician history

[@mansoura.6586]

@@RRAY2024.not really most of Leb muslims are Canaanites who were islamised after the Arabic conquest of the Levant

[@keelz2004]

@@RRAY2024.you’re dumb right ? The video literally states all lebanese are Phoenician equally

[@28Justchecking]

Don't blame Christian Blame muslim who has zero respect for their ancestors and refuses to say they are Phoenicians just because they speak arabic and its the language of the prophet

[@ghassanmina]

Which community is the Greek-Maronite at 5:56? This is the first time I've heard of them. Is this study accurate? He speaks of a community that does not exist in Lebanon.

[@maikel3888]

He meant both. Greek orthodox/Melkite AKA Roum and Maronites

[@ghassanmina]

@@maikel3888 He excluded all other Syriac Christians while giving detailed statistics on the Chia, Sunnah and Druze. The Druze are less numerous than the Maronites and less numerous than the Greek Orthodox and there are as many Druze as Greek Catholics. I think his stats are based on political influence. Again, I think all these statistics are not accurate and he just wants to attract views.

[@ghassanmina]

@@maikel3888 He is talking about the Lebanese and all of them are Lebanese even the Armenians. Half of the Greek Orthodox in Beirut also are either from Merdine or Antioch that doesn't make them not Lebanese. The Maronites also I think have roots in Aleppo but who can doubt about them being Lebanese. I am not taking sides I just noticed inaccuracy in the video which makes me doubt about his study. He made a classification according to religions but it was wrong.

[@Marcus007-vy8qj]

​@@ghassanminathe Rum are a nation, Greeks, others are religious sects, the sects of foreign nations, i.e. they are not natives, Lebanon 1920 was cut from the diocese of Antioch by enemies, they split the Greek world among enemies...

[@ghassanmina]

@@Marcus007-vy8qj No the rum is not a nation! The word rum was given to all the Eastern Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire. Nothing proves that our ancestors where roman citizens

[@monahayek2649]

I want to take a consultation with you, please!!!

[@LebaneserScrooge]

We also make pretty good food!

[@zakariarifai1183]

I'm Lebanese for bekaa Valley I have blue eyes and white skin and no one here in Europe believes that I'm arab 😂 they say that I'm Albanian or suisse. That was a good thing for me to integrate in the society more easier. And I have another brother with green eyes dark skin and another brother with brown eyes . I wanted to do the DNA test but I don't know if it really accurate.

[@GOKER0_15]

me too In Germany, no one believes that I am Arab because I do not look like Arabs My friends don't believe that Syrians are Arabs haha

[@freepagan]

That's because you're NOT ARAB. Remember, Arab is considered a race in many parts of the world. And it actually is. It's not just a language. So when talking about who you are, you're not actually Arab. That's just your language. I'm also Lebanese and have light features. I prefer to say Lebanese so people don't get confused.

[@Alghi451]

​@@GOKER0_15delusional, u r not arap,silly

[@thejattlord]

@@GOKER0_15 You're more Jew than Arab lol. Israelis and Lebanese are both descended from the Canaanites, not Arabs.

[@GOKER0_15]

@@Alghi451 none of your business I am a Syrian Arab Arabs and Arameans are the original inhabitants of Syria

[@milesmanges]

I am a Greek and Lebanese American

[@purepotentialityNow]

Fabulous Fabulous Effort. Thank You😊😊😊 Blessings

[@Biblical_DNA]

So how come you didn't do this with the Ashkenazi Jews? There are samples from Italy that distances closer to Ashkenazi Jews than MBA Canaanite Culture samples. Also, are you using an ancient sub-Saharan African sample or modern-day?

[@Alex45590]

We are definitely of Phoenician descent 😊

[@Ameer-dj5gj]

catholics, yes. orthodox nope,(Arabs).

[@hannakhalil2378]

​​​@@Ameer-dj5gjCatholics and orthodox we're same people after Arab conqueste every people had a choice joining Maronites resistant in the mountains later became Catholics because of the crusaders or stay in the cost and convert or stay as a christian under Muslim rule but their head of the church stayed in byzantine that's why they are orthodox

[@freepagan]

@@hannakhalil2378 All of us Lebanese are Phoenicians. Including Muslims. If some people don't want to accept this fact, that's their problem.

[@Marcus007-vy8qj]

​@@Ameer-dj5gjhey maniac to whom are you referring, haven't met such an idiot in my life, the orthodox in Lebanon?? You mean the Rum?? Rum means ethnically Greek, with paternal Greek origins, while Catholics are not a nation, it's a religion, majority are converts and not natives.

[@lindayo49]

Palestinians and Lebanese share similar ancestry, lets be proud of our ancestors and pray for more love and peace among all Levantine people. 🇵🇸🇱🇧🇵🇸🇱🇧🇵🇸🇱🇧🇵🇸🇱🇧💓💓

[@saadsaklawy1363]

Bon't say that!!!! Israel might use the ancestry factor as an excuse to drive all the Palestinians out from what remains of their lands. But seriously, we all all the same.

[@Alghi451]

Both of you aren't arap

[@Alghi451]

Levant must free from arapness

[@sargoon1017]

@@Alghi451cope

[@Alghi451]

@@sargoon1017 cope harder baathistsm

[@Tommaso77777]

Very Interesting! Born in Southern Italy, 15% Levant, 6% Aegean Islands! 😱😱😱

[@themoroccanball]

That’s quite normal, especially if you’re Sicilian

[@bellaqueen3499]

Canaanites are not the phoenicians. till this day they are trying to manipulate who we are because it will elliminate the existence of jews from the whole history go read about it. even the greeks came way after us and stole almost everything from us and of course dont forget the first civilisation the summerians (iraq) they tried to destroy it before claiming they have weapons which was a lie and they admit it later and if it was possible for them to hide the history of it as well from people they would because the secret of creation of us humans began from there. Searching about the truth will not be easy because we all know who controls the world now even tho the ruins the history and the reliable sources still there.