DNA evidence rewrites story of people buried in Pompeii eruption

ScienceDaily
Nov 7, 2024, 4:09 pm140 pts
Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected variations in gender and kinship, revising the story as written since 1748. The genetic data also underlined the cosmopolitan nature of the…

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