It is the dream of every ethnologist to discover a wholly new cultural group. In our time, however, that sounds near-impossible. But the unique story of the Magyarabs proved everyone wrong. The Magyarab people were brought to the spotlight only recently, and they represent a unique ethnic group with a complex and mysterious history. Living primarily along the Nile River in Egypt and Sudan, the Magyarab trace their roots back to Hungary. Their origins are linked to Ottoman times, and their existence as a distinct group is little known to the wider world. This group, believed to have formed through the intermarriage of Hungarian soldiers and local Nubian women, has preserved some elements of their Hungarian ancestry while being largely integrated into the cultures of Egypt and Sudan. The story of the Magyarab people is a fascinating blend of migration, survival, adaptation, and identity. Read moreSection: NewsHuman OriginsAncient PlacesAfricaRead Later