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DNA analysis reveals Iron Age society in Britain was built around women

Researchers have uncovered genetic evidence suggesting that ancient Celtic societies in Iron Age Britain were matrilineal and matrilocal, with women holding status and influence.

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Ancient DNA Reveals Women Central to Celtic Britain's Social Networks

New genetic evidence suggests that female family ties were central to social structures in pre-Roman Britain, offering a fresh perspective on Celtic society and its gender dynamics.

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Celtic Women Ruled Iron Age Britain, 2,000-Year-Old DNA Reveals

When the Romans first entered the British Isles, they found a land ruled by warrior queens and other high-status women – or at least, that’s how Julius Caesar and other witnesses described the situation in this new and strange territory.

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Iron Age DNA Reveals Women Dominated Pre-Roman Britain

Around 2,000 years ago, before the Roman Empire conquered Great Britain, women were at the very front and center of Iron Age society.

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Looted 2,200-year-old burial site discovered in Germany. See what treasures remain

The site, which is about 2,500 square feet, contains 17 burial pits filled with the well-preserved remains of 18 individuals.

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Rare writing tool unearthed at 2,000-year-old fortress in Germany. See the finds

excavations revealed hints of the site’s ancient activity. Archaeologists found locally made and imported pottery, Celtic coins, personal items and cattle bones, among other artifacts.

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