Carrowkeel megalithic cemetery in Sligo, Ireland
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The ancient megalithic tombs of Ireland may have served as places fostering community connections, rather than merely acting as burial grounds for an elite lineage.
In 2020, researchers unveiled genetic links among numerous individuals buried in ancient tombs scattered across Ireland. These findings suggest that one specific tomb housed individuals from a genetic ruling class reminiscent of Egyptian pharaohs, as evident from evidence of incest.
Among many archaeologists, Jessica Smith…
Source: www.newscientist.com
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