The Enduring Genetic Continuity of the Iranian Population Over Five Millennia

Implications for Science and Identity
The findings have far-reaching implications not just for understanding population genetics, but also for fields like archaeology, medicine, and linguistics. They challenge simplistic narratives about identity based solely on language or modern borders and encourage a more nuanced view that appreciates long-term continuity alongside adaptive change. As researchers further map Iran’s genetic landscape, it becomes increasingly clear that the region has not merely absorbed the influence of foreign peoples—it has shaped, and been shaped by, the movement of human history across continents.