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The Philistines were likely of Greek origin, according to new DNA evidence

According to scientists there was a European-related gene flow that took place during the transition from the Bronze to the Iron Age

Ancient DNA reveals that Jews’ biblical rivals were from Greece

Multiple excavations from sites of ancient Philistine cities, such as Ashkelon, on the coast of what is now Israel, have yielded pottery remains that are Greek in style

DNA tests confirm ancient Philistines were from Crete

A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute analysed samples from a cemetery in Eschelon