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Ancient DNA Reveals Population Collapse | Science News
Ancient DNA from a 5,000-year-old French tomb reveals a shocking population collapse 4,500 years ago — the original inhabitants vanished, replaced by newcomers whose genes and social structures were radically different. Earlier burials show extended family groups, but post-collapse graves center on single male lineages, hinting at a transformed society. While plague bacteria were detected, disease alone didn’t cause the crisis — high youth mortality suggests a deadly mix of disease, environment, and upheaval. This collapse aligns with the sudden halt of Europe’s megalithic monument-building…
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