Ancient DNA analysis reveals Wiltshire’s Upton Lovell Shaman was a woman
Exclusive: Analysis offers ‘smoking gun evidence’ that overturns previous assumption that bronze age individual was maleThe Upton Lovell Shaman, a bronze age individual who has been depicted in museum exhibits as a bearded spiritual leader and metal worker, was female, an ancient DNA analysis has revealed.The 4,000-year-old skeleton, together with the extensive collection of stone axes, metal working tools and the remains of an elaborate ceremonial cloak found in the grave, is viewed as among the most significant bronze age…
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