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30,000-Year-Old Bone Reveals Ancient Ancestry

From Live Science · October 27, 2026
30,000-Year-Old Bone Reveals Ancient Ancestry

Scientists have sequenced the genome of a woman who lived 30,000 years ago, revealing that she had mixed Eastern and Western European ancestry. This discovery provides valuable insights into human evolution and the genetic connections between ancient populations in Europe, helping us understand how people migrated and settled in different regions.

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