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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyIZ1mu9Azw

90 seconds walking through Valletta, the capital of Malta. Some are probably tourists - but some of the inhabitants could be mistaken for light skinned Mexicans or other Latin Americans.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/why-choose-malta/72-hours-in-valletta/

I've known a grand total of one Maltese that I know of. Via the net. A poster at The Phora who was a kind of Comtean fascist.

While the Maltese language is Semitic, there's no direct link between the Maltese language being Semitic and the Maltese people being "genetically Semitic." The Maltese language, a Semitic language, originated from Siculo-Arabic, a dialect of Arabic spoken in Sicily. The Maltese people, however, have a mix of European and Middle Eastern ancestry, with the most significant contribution from early farming societies in Southern Europe.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Maltese Language:

Maltese is a Semitic language, meaning it belongs to the Semitic branch of the Afroasiatic language family. This branch also includes languages like Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic.

Origins of Maltese:

The Maltese language is believed to have originated from Siculo-Arabic, a dialect spoken by settlers who came to Malta from Sicily in the 11th century.

Maltese People:

Genetic studies have shown that the Maltese people share a significant genetic connection with Southern Italians, particularly from Sicily and Calabria. There is also evidence of some genetic input from the Middle East and North Africa.

"Semitic Race" is a False Concept:

The concept of a "Semitic race" is not supported by modern scientific understanding. Human populations do not divide into distinct racial categories, and the concept of a Semitic race has been rejected by geneticists.

Language vs. Race:

Language is a cultural feature, and adopting a Semitic language does not automatically make a population genetically Semitic.
In summary, the Maltese language's Semitic nature is due to its linguistic origins in Siculo-Arabic, while the Maltese people have a diverse genetic background reflecting their historical connections with Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.

No, Sardinians are not genetically Semitic. While they share some genetic similarities with Middle Eastern and Jewish populations, their genetic makeup is primarily European and pre-Indo-European, with a strong component of early Neolithic farmer ancestry.

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Genetic Similarity with Jews:

Studies have shown that Sardinians, along with other southern Europeans like Italians, are genetically closer to Jewish populations than other European groups. This is attributed to shared ancestry with Middle Eastern and non-Semitic Mediterranean populations who later adopted Judaism.

Sardinian Genetic Makeup:

Sardinians have a distinct genetic profile, characterized by a high proportion of Early European Farmer (EEF) ancestry, and a relatively low amount of Indo-European ancestry compared to other European populations. This suggests they retained a greater legacy of pre-Indo-European, Neolithic ancestry.

Semitic Ancestry:

The term "Semitic" refers to a group of languages and cultures originating from the ancient Near East. While Sardinians share some genetic features with Middle Eastern populations, they do not have a significant direct Semitic ancestry component.

Other European Groups:

Other European groups, such as those from the Caucasus or parts of Eastern Europe, have higher proportions of Indo-European ancestry and share less genetic similarity with Sardinians and Jewish populations.

No, Iranians are not primarily Semitic genetically. Iranian populations, particularly Persians and Kurds, have a strong connection to Indo-European ancestry, with significant European and South Asian genetic components. While there's evidence of admixture and overlap with Semitic populations in the region, particularly in the Persian Gulf area, the core genetic makeup of Iranians is largely Indo-European.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Indo-European Ancestry:

The majority of Iranians, including Persians and Kurds, are descendants of Indo-European speakers who migrated into the region from Central Asia.

European and South Asian Components:

Genetic studies have shown that Iranians have a substantial proportion of ancestry linked to European populations and South Asian populations, particularly those in the Persian Gulf area.

Admixture and Overlap:

There's evidence of admixture and genetic overlap with Semitic populations, including those in the Levant, particularly in the Persian Gulf area, where there have been historical interactions and trade.

No Dominant Semitic Lineage:

While Semitic influences are present, they are not the primary genetic marker for Iranians. Iranians generally cluster with European and South Asian groups in genetic analyses,.

Iranian Jewish Populations:

Iranian Jewish populations, while Jewish and thus sharing a Semitic linguistic and cultural background, also have a significant amount of non-Semitic ancestry, including Iranian, European, and South Asian components, according to studies by researchers on genetics and researchers on Iranian Jewish populations in Israel.