Are Marsh Arabs the same people as the Ancient Sumerians?

According to scientists, the Marsh Arabs are the descendants of the ancient Sumerians: In search of the genetic footprints of Sumerians: a survey of Y-chromosome and mtDNA variation in the Marsh Arabs of Iraq. read more

According to scientists, the Marsh Arabs are the descendants of the ancient Sumerians: In search of the genetic footprints of Sumerians: a survey of Y-chromosome and mtDNA variation in the Marsh Arabs of Iraq. read more

The Marsh Arabs are believed to be the cultural descendants of the ancient Sumerian and later Babylonian civilizations. Photo: daylife. The same communal mudhif buildings seen in marsh culture today have also been seen depicted on Sumerian seals from 5000 years ago. read more