A team of researchers, led by David Reich and Alissa Mittnik from Harvard University, delved into the ancient DNA of these individuals. By analyzing their genetic makeup, they uncovered startling revelations.
For example, a pair thought to be a mother and child — based on their positioning — was actually an unrelated adult male and child.
“This study illustrates how unreliable narratives based on limited evidence can be, often reflecting the worldview of the researchers at the time,” said David Caramelli from the Universita di Firenze in Italy, and part of the study team.