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A Forgotten Chapter in Human Evolution: The Hidden Ancestry of Modern Humans

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This approach circumvents the need for physical fossils, offering a way to reconstruct population history even when no bones or artifacts remain. Over time, this population eventually gave rise to the majority of Homo sapiens ancestry, as well as to Neanderthals and Denisovans. This group shrank to a tiny size before slowly recovering.

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East Meets West: Avar Society’s Genetic Patchwork in Early Medieval Austria

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The graves, filled with artifacts like ornate belt fittings and everyday items, reflected a shared culture. While Leobersdorf's population was predominantly of East Asian origin, Mödling's inhabitants carried European ancestry," said Ke Wang, one of the study’s lead geneticists. Related Research **Pohl, W.

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Ancient Genomes from South Africa Reveal Remarkable Genetic Continuity

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The Oakhurst rock shelter, nestled in the cliffs of South Africa’s southern coast, has long been a focal point for archaeologists due to its wealth of artifacts and human remains. This investigation, which began in 2017, brought together a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, anthropologists, and geneticists.

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Ancient Iberian Slate Plaques: Early Genealogical Records?

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Found in tombs scattered across the region, these delicately carved, hand-sized artifacts bear geometric designs whose purpose has sparked debate for centuries. Deciphering the Plaques: A History of Theories Since the 1800s, scholars have speculated about the meaning of these artifacts, numbering around 1,626 recovered to date.