DNA Unveils New Identities of Pompeii's Ash-Covered Victims
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Recent DNA analysis of 14 victims from Pompeii, preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, has revealed surprising findings that challenge previous assumptions. Notably, a figure thought to be a woman with a child was actually a man unrelated to the child, and a pair believed to be sisters were actually a man and another person of undetermined sex. This study highlights the importance of genetic analysis in archaeology, questioning traditional interpretations and offering new insights into the demographics and social dynamics of ancient Pompeii.
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