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Ancient DNA reveals the appearance of a 6th century Chinese emperor

DNA analysis reconstructs the face of Emperor Wu, identifying typical East Asian features.
Historical records and genetic analysis suggest that Emperor Wu likely died from complications of a stroke.
Researchers at Fudan University plan to continue studying ancient DNA to learn more about past populations.

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Daily Mirror

Face of Chinese emperor who ruled 1,500 years ago reconstructed using DNA

Chinese scientists have reconstructed the face of 6th Century monarch Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou using DNA extracted from his remains - and it's not what you might expect

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Ancient DNA reveals intriguing details about a sixth century Chinese emperor

Scholars have speculated about the sixth-century emperor’s looks. A new analysis of genetic material recovered from the ruler’s remains has revealed some clues.

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States

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Ancient DNA reveals intriguing details about a sixth century Chinese emperor

By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Ancient DNA recovered from the remains of a sixth century Chinese emperor who ruled during the country’s dark ages has shed some light on what the leader may have looked like. Emperor Wu ruled China as part of the Northern Zhou dynasty from 560 to 580 and is credited with unifying the northern part of ancient China during a particularly chaotic period. Archaeologists found his tomb in northwestern China in 1996. In a s…

1 month ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Sky News UK

Chinese researchers use DNA to reconstruct Emperor Wu's face as study sheds light on his death

Researchers have used DNA to reconstruct the face of a Chinese emperor and shed light on what might have caused his death.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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ZN.UA Зеркало недели

1,500-year-old DNA helps recreate the appearance of the Chinese emperor.

Scientists used DNA extracted from the remains of Emperor Wu, who ruled China in 1500, to recreate his appearance. DNA also helped researchers determine the possible cause of death, according to Live Science. Emperor Wu was the ruler of the Chinese Northern Zhou dynasty from 560 AD to his death in 578 at the age of 36. He is best known for creating a strong military presence, pacifying Turks, and unifying northern China after victory over the No…

1 month ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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Appearance of Chinese emperor from 1,500 years ago revealed

Photo released on March 28, 2024 shows the facial reconstruction of Emperor Wu of China's Northern Zhou dynasty (557-581) in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

1 month ago·China

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