DNA Study Reveals Survival and Persistence of Low Countries Hunter-Gatherers - Archaeology Magazine

DNA Study Reveals Survival and Persistence of Low Countries Hunter-Gatherers - Archaeology Magazine

LEIDEN, THE NETHERLANDS—According to a statement released by Leiden University, a groundbreaking ancient DNA study has provided new information about a pivotal transitional period in prehistoric Europe. The research underscored the remarkable genetic stability in the Low Countries and shed new light on the mysterious origins of the so-called Bell Beaker culture. A team of geneticists and archaeologists analyzed the genomes of 112 individuals who…