Gradual Spread of Neolithic Agriculture with Coexistence of Hunter-Gatherers and Farmers
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Phys.org
A study combining ancient DNA analysis and computer simulations reveals that during Europe's Neolithic transition, hunter-gatherers and early farmers coexisted and gradually interbred, with increased genetic mixing over time as farmers expanded along the Danube route, challenging the idea of violent replacement and highlighting a complex process of contact and integration.