Analysis Summary:

The article's central claim regarding the genetic origins of Carthaginians is contradicted by the provided sources, which do not cover the topic. The article presents a potentially biased view by emphasizing a new study that challenges a long-held belief without providing sufficient context or alternative perspectives.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** "The inhabitants of Carthage were long thought to have derived from Levantine Phoenicians." This is a generally accepted historical understanding. However, none of the provided sources directly confirm or deny this.
• Claim:** "But an eight-year study suggests they were more closely related to Greeks." This is the core claim of the article. None of the provided sources mention this study or the genetic relationship between Carthaginians and Greeks. Therefore, this claim is unverified by the provided sources.
• Overall:** The article presents a "new" finding that contradicts a "long thought" idea. This framing can be considered biased if the "long thought" idea is still widely accepted or if the "new" study is not yet widely accepted or peer-reviewed. Without further information, it's difficult to assess the validity of the study and its implications.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• The provided sources do not offer any support for the article's claims. All sources *fail to cover* the specific genetic study or the relationship between Carthaginians, Phoenicians, and Greeks.
• Verification Source #5 mentions "latest such research / study," but it is in the context of modern Greeks identifying with their ancient past, not the genetic origins of Carthaginians.
• Due to the lack of relevant sources, internal knowledge suggests that the traditional understanding is that Carthage was founded by Phoenicians from Tyre. The claim that they were "more closely related to Greeks" is a significant departure from this understanding and requires strong evidence, which is not provided or verifiable through the given sources.