A genetic history of continuity and mobility in the Iron Age central Mediterranean

2023/08/17 by Hannah M. Moots, Margaret Antonio, Margaret L. Antonio +24 · 1 voice · 8 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Earth and Planetary Sciences · Arts and Humanities · #Forensic and Genetic Research #Archaeology and ancient environmental studies #Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies

paper · doi:10.1038/s41559-023-02143-4

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Discussions

• Had a great time discussing what we've learned about mobility in the Iron Age central Mediterranean from ancient DNA. This was a dynamic period, with the expansion of Phoenician- and Greek-speaking co [bsky, 17 points, 2 comments]