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Abstract：
Lebanon\'s rich history as a cultural crossroad spanning millennia has significantly impacted the genetic composition of its population through successive waves of migration and conquests from surrounding regions. Within modern-day Lebanon, the Koura district stands out with its unique cultural foundations, primarily characterized by a notably high concentration of Greek Orthodox Christians compared to the rest of the country. This study investigates whether the prevalence of Greek Orthodoxy in Koura can be attributed to modern Greek heritage or continuous blending resulting from the ongoing influx of refugees and trade interactions with Greece and Anatolia. We analyzed both ancient and modern DNA data from various populations in the region which could have played a role in shaping the current population of Koura using our own and published data. Our findings indicate that the genetic influence stemming directly from modern Greek immigration into the area appears to be limited. While the historical presence of Greek colonies has left its mark on the region\'s past, the distinctive character of Koura seems to have been primarily shaped by cultural and political factors, displaying a stronger genetic connection mostly with Anatolia, with affinity to ancient but not modern Greeks.
摘要：
黎巴嫩作为跨越千年的文化十字路口的丰富历史，通过连续的移民浪潮和来自周边地区的征服，极大地影响了其人口的遗传组成。在现代黎巴嫩，库拉区以其独特的文化基础脱颖而出，与该国其他地区相比，主要特征是希腊东正教徒的集中度非常高。这项研究调查了希腊东正教在库拉的盛行是否可以归因于现代希腊遗产或持续不断的融合难民涌入以及与希腊和安纳托利亚的贸易互动。我们分析了来自该地区各种人群的古代和现代DNA数据，这些数据可能在使用我们自己和发表的数据塑造库拉当前人口方面发挥了作用。我们的发现表明，直接源于现代希腊移民到该地区的遗传影响似乎是有限的。虽然希腊殖民地的历史存在已经在该地区的过去留下了印记，库拉的独特性格似乎主要是由文化和政治因素塑造的，主要与安纳托利亚有更强的遗传联系，与古代但不是现代的希腊人有亲和力。
