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New DNA analysis reveals that the Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era skeleton from Britain, was likely a local Briton with lighter skin and blue eyes, challenging previous assumptions that she was of African or Mediterranean origin based on her physical features.
Recent advances in DNA sequencing have revealed that the so-called 'first Black Briton,' Beachy Head Woman, was actually from southern England with fair skin and light features, challenging earlier assumptions based on skull measurements that suggested sub-Saharan African origins. This highlights how technological progress can refine our understanding of historical figures.
Scientists have revealed that the ancient skeleton known as the 'Beachy Head Lady,' previously thought to be of sub-Saharan African origin, actually had genetic ties to rural Britain, challenging earlier assumptions about her ancestry.