US EditionAncient DNA reveals West African ancestry in early medieval England
DNA analysis shows two 7th-century individuals buried in England had 20-40% West African ancestry, indicating early medieval England's diverse population and far-reaching trade connections.
- Archaeologists analyzed the DNA of two unrelated individuals buried in 7th-century cemeteries on the south coast of England, revealing they both had recent West African ancestors, likely grandparents.
- While most individuals buried at the cemeteries had northern European or western British and Irish ancestry, one person at each site had a recent ancestor from West Africa based on their autosomal DNA.
- The findings represent the first genetic evidence of a direct connection between Britain and Africa in the 7th century, shedding new light on the cosmopolitan nature of early medieval England.
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Through the analysis of DNA, researchers discovered traces of West African ancestors in early medieval burial sites in England. This discovery could redefine our notions of this epoch.
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