Ancient Philistines Were Likely of Greek Origin, DNA Study Shows - GreekReporter.com

Philistines were very likely of Greek origin, as a new DNA study traces the origins of the ancient villains in the Eastern Mediterranean

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They will try to memoryhole #Philistines from #history.

They will fail.

Coming attractions:

- Closure of about 90% of National Gallery of Art. Not American

- Removal of exhibit on Newton’s three laws of motion. Not American

- Removal of exhibit on Galileo. Not an American

- Removal of exhibits on Chinese advancements in astronomy. Not American

etc.

#arts #culture #erasinghistory #science #philistines

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White House Announces Comprehensive Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions

The Trump administration is giving museums 120 days to replace “divisive or ideologically driven language with unifying, historically accurate and constructive descriptions.”

The New York Times
Philistine: The Word That Erased a People - Gracie Gato - Medium

The word philistine shows up in English literature as early as the 17th century. Today, it’s used to describe someone uncultured, crude, or dismissive of art and intellect. A brute. A barbarian…

Medium

In the second episode of the Palestine History Series, the article explores the ancient civilizations that shaped Palestine's cultural and historical landscape. It delves into the Canaanite settlement around the third millennium BCE, highlighting their contributions to agriculture, trade, and city-building.
For a comprehensive analysis, read the full article here: https://mohameddosou.blogspot.com/2025/03/palestine-history-series-episode-2.html

#Canaanites #Philistines #PalestineHistory #AncientCivilizations #AlQuds

Palestine History Series: Episode 2 – The Canaanite Era and Subsequent Civilizations

⬆️ @SteveSilent

Yes, moron, comprehend more, and argue less.

If #Canaanites were native, as you agree, and if #Philistines "arrived" from #Greece and "conconquered Canaanites," and then later mixed with them to acquire Canaanite genes, as you also agree, does that make them NATIVES to the land?

I've seen many silly arguments on Arab-Israeli conflict, but this is the first time I've heard #genealogy being used a serious argument based on a YouTube video by #TheSarcasticSkeptic.

What morons!

⬆️ @SteveSilent

>> Genetic studies have also shown a genetic relationship between #Palestinians and #Jews.

This is from the #Wikipedia page you cited.

This goes to my point that genealogy is not a factor in this dispute.

Also, there are archeological remains, such as the #WesternWall, also known as #WailingWall ➡️ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Western-Wall

These physical, human artifacts actually EXIST.

Who built them? #Philistines or Jews?

When were they built?

@Faithslayer202 @InternetDev @Lassielmr

Western Wall | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

The Western Wall, in the Old City of Jerusalem, is a place of prayer and pilgrimage sacred to the Jewish people. It is the only remains of the retaining wall surrounding the Temple Mount, the site of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem.

Encyclopedia Britannica

⬆️ @Faithslayer202

Fact-checked by #Britannica ➡️ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Philistine-people

Also, from the same article, "The Canaanite Phoenicians on the Syrian coast re-established their trading communities after the #Philistine and Aramaean invasions."

So, #Philistines were #Aegean, while #Canaanite were #Phoenicians.

Regardless of genealogy, they were not natives, but invaders.

#FirstTemple destroyed by #Babylonians was a human artifact, not a religious reference.

@SteveSilent @InternetDev @Lassielmr

Philistine | Definition, People, Homeland, & Facts | Britannica

Philistine, one of a people of Aegean origin who settled on the southern coast of Palestine in the 12th century BCE, about the time of the arrival of the Israelites. According to biblical tradition, the Philistines came from Caphtor (possibly Crete, although there is no archaeological evidence supporting this claim).

Encyclopedia Britannica

⬆️ @SteveSilent

>> Genetics proves that Palestinians do not have Greek genes, but Canaanite genes.

Even without a source, I can see where what you are saying does not actually contradict what the book says.

It never said anything about the genealogy. Only the geography.

That #Philistines came from the #Greek island of #Crete says nothing about their genes.

Once settled in the portion of #Judea then knows as #Canaan, they became #Canaanite, am I right?

@Faithslayer202 @InternetDev @Lassielmr

⬆️ @SteveSilent

>> Genetics proves that Palestinians do not have Greek genes, but Canaanite genes.

I cited a proper #history book from where I cited information about #Judea, #Canaan, and #Philistines in a parallel thread, and I post it again here. It is impossible for me to engage with you without you presenting a credible corroborating source. Thanks 🙂

@Faithslayer202 @InternetDev @Lassielmr