Canaanites: The Kingdom of Sidon
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- This test provides powerful, innovative, and interactive DNA-based tools to help you explore your Middle Bronze Age ancestors of the Levant, trace the rise of Sidon as a major coastal center, and uncover your genetic connections to the seafaring, trading, and artisan communities who shaped one of the earliest Canaanite kingdoms.
- Discover how closely you are related to Canaanites: The Kingdom of Sidon (1800–1700 BC), individuals associated with Sidon’s early urban society—mariners, merchants, pottery specialists, metalworkers, farmers, and temple families whose lives reveal the earliest flourishing of Phoenician coastal culture:
- Receive a detailed breakdown of your ancient geographical origins, interactive ancestry maps showing where your Sidonian ancestors lived, traded across the Mediterranean, cultivated coastal fields, built harbor infrastructures, produced fine ceramics, and participated in the religious and economic activities of this influential Canaanite kingdom. You will also see your exact genetic similarity to each individual included in this Sidon dataset.
- Compare your DNA with over 50 worldwide ancient and modern populations.
- Journey back nearly four millennia to reconnect with the Kingdom of Sidon—an emerging maritime hub whose strategic location and cultural traditions laid the foundations for later Phoenician expansion.
- Help us reconstruct the origins, continuity, and maritime networks of Bronze Age Sidon using the power of ancient DNA.
- Meet the People of Sidon — Before Tyre, Before Carthage, this can be Your Story.
- Basic test includes 5 members.
- Advanced test includes 12 members. Best Deal: Unlock access to a broader collection of Levantine and Near Eastern Bronze Age DNA tests with our compendium: People of Lebanon, Land of the Cedars
About the test
Canaanites: The Kingdom of Sidon (1800–1700 BC)
Step into the Middle Bronze Age Levant, when Sidon—one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world—emerged as a flourishing Canaanite port kingdom along the Mediterranean coast. Between 1800 and 1700 BC, Sidon stood as a maritime and commercial powerhouse, linking inland Levantine cities to Mediterranean trade networks and shaping early Canaanite religion, craftsmanship, and cultural identity. This test uncovers your genetic affinity to the people of Sidon during this pivotal period, when Bronze Age cities developed sophisticated urban traditions and long-distance connections that would define the later Phoenician world.
The individuals represented here come from the elite and residential zones of the Sidon–College Site, a major archaeological excavation that revealed cemeteries, domestic quarters, ritual spaces, and material culture characteristic of Middle Bronze Age Canaan. Their genomes reflect a population with deep Levantine roots, enriched by centuries of interaction with Syria, Egypt, Cyprus, and the greater Near East.
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Discover your connection to the ancient Canaanites of Sidon—maritime innovators, coastal traders, and founders of one of the Levant’s most enduring kingdoms.
Step into the Middle Bronze Age Levant, when Sidon—one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world—emerged as a flourishing Canaanite port kingdom along the Mediterranean coast. Between 1800 and 1700 BC, Sidon stood as a maritime and commercial powerhouse, linking inland Levantine cities to Mediterranean trade networks and shaping early Canaanite religion, craftsmanship, and cultural identity. This test uncovers your genetic affinity to the people of Sidon during this pivotal period, when Bronze Age cities developed sophisticated urban traditions and long-distance connections that would define the later Phoenician world.
The individuals represented here come from the elite and residential zones of the Sidon–College Site, a major archaeological excavation that revealed cemeteries, domestic quarters, ritual spaces, and material culture characteristic of Middle Bronze Age Canaan. Their genomes reflect a population with deep Levantine roots, enriched by centuries of interaction with Syria, Egypt, Cyprus, and the greater Near East.
Collected and reconstructed from:
- Sidon — College Site
A strategically located urban center on the Lebanese coast. Excavations at the College Site uncovered Middle Bronze Age tombs, coastal mercantile districts, and artifacts such as ceramics, jewelry, and imported goods from Cyprus and Egypt. These individuals represent Sidon’s vibrant Canaanite population—skilled traders, artisans, seafarers, and urban dwellers whose ancestry forms a major component of the later Phoenician genetic landscape.
This test reveals:
- Your genetic similarity to Middle Bronze Age Canaanites of coastal Lebanon
- Connections to Sidon’s early mercantile and maritime populations
- How Levantine ancestry blended with eastern Mediterranean influences prior to the rise of Phoenician city-states
- The biological structure of one of the oldest Canaanite kingdoms
Perfect for:
- Individuals with Lebanese or broader Levantine heritage
- Those exploring Phoenician or pre-Phoenician Canaanite origins
- Anyone interested in Middle Bronze Age urban societies and Mediterranean trade networks
Your personalized report includes:
- Direct comparison to Middle Bronze Age individuals from Sidon’s College Site
- Ancestry breakdown set within the Bronze Age history of the Levant
- mtDNA and Y-DNA haplogroups characteristic of Canaanite coastal populations
- Interactive maps highlighting trade routes linking Sidon, Cyprus, Egypt, and inland Canaan
- Historical and archaeological narrative on Sidon’s development before the Phoenician age
Discover your connection to the ancient Canaanites of Sidon—maritime innovators, coastal traders, and founders of one of the Levant’s most enduring kingdoms.
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The Ancient DNA Hub DNA test is the first next-generation DNA test. It is designed solely using the DNA of ancient people throughout history using our novel technologies.
With this test, you will receive a precise ancient ethnicity estimate with far greater geographical details than you could imagine. You will make new connections with historical people and places where your ancestors lived, walked, battled, created, and dreamed thousands of years ago. Using genetic data and evidence from history and archeology, we can revive the past and allow you to take part in this story at the most personal level.
