Corded Ware cultural complexity uncovered using genomic and isotopic analysis from south-eastern Poland
Linderholm A, Kılınç GM, Szczepanek A et al.
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Abstract
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During the Final Eneolithic the Corded Ware Complex (CWC) emerges, chiefly identified by its specific burial rites. This complex spanned most of central Europe and exhibits demographic and cultural associations to the Yamnaya culture. To study the genetic structure and kin relations in CWC communities, we sequenced the genomes of 19 individuals located in the heartland of the CWC complex region, south-eastern Poland. Whole genome sequence and strontium isotope data allowed us to investigate genetic ancestry, admixture, kinship and mobility. The analysis showed a unique pattern, not detected in other parts of Poland; maternally the individuals are linked to earlier Neolithic lineages, whereas on the paternal side a Steppe ancestry is clearly visible. We identified three cases of kinship. Of these two were between individuals buried in double graves. Interestingly, we identified kinship between a local and a non-local individual thus discovering a novel, previously unknown burial custom.
Ancient DNA Samples
38 ancient DNA samples referenced in this publication
| Sample ID | Date/Era | Country | Locality | Sex | mtDNA | Y-DNA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pcw040 | 2571 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Święte | M | U5b2b1a1 |
R-P310 |
| pcw041 | 2571 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Święte | M | J1c2c |
R-P310 |
| pcw061 | 2469 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Święte | F | H7a |
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| pcw062 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Święte | F | HV2a |
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| pcw070 | 2469 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Święte | M | I2 |
R-P310 |
| pcw110 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Szczytna | M | T1 |
R-L23 |
| pcw160 | 2463 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Mirocin | M | I2 |
R-M269 |
| pcw191 | 2455 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Skołoszów | F | T2b11 |
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| pcw211 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Chłopice | F | H2a2b |
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| pcw212 | 2617 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Chłopice | F | H2a2b |
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| pcw250 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Mistrzejowice | M | T1a1 |
R-PF6162 |
| pcw260 | 2455 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Pełczyska | F | T2b |
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| pcw270 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Pełczyska | F | H |
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| pcw280 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Pełczyska | F | U5a1 |
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| pcw350 | 2462 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Łubcze | M | T1a1 |
R-FT377377 |
| pcw361 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Łubcze | M | K1a4b |
R-FT377377 |
| pcw362 | 2465 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Łubcze | M | U5a1a2a |
R-FT377377 |
| pcw420 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Proszowice | M | L3c'd |
R-M417 |
| pcw430 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Bosutów | M | U4b1b2 |
R-M417 |
| pcw260 | 2455 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Pełczyska | F | T2b |
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| pcw280 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Pełczyska | F | U5a1 |
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| pcw270 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Pełczyska | F | H |
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| pcw430 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Bosutów | M | U4b1b2 |
R-M417 |
| pcw211 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Chłopice | F | H2a2b |
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| pcw212 | 2617 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Chłopice | F | H2a2b |
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| pcw350 | 2462 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Łubcze | M | T1a1 |
R-FT377377 |
| pcw362 | 2465 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Łubcze | M | U5a1a2a |
R-FT377377 |
| pcw361 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Łubcze | M | K1a4b |
R-FT377377 |
| pcw160 | 2463 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Mirocin | M | I2 |
R-M269 |
| pcw250 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Mistrzejowice | M | T1a1 |
R-PF6162 |
| pcw420 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Proszowice | M | L3c'd |
R-M417 |
| pcw191 | 2455 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Skołoszów | F | T2b11 |
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| pcw061 | 2469 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Święte | F | H7a |
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| pcw041 | 2571 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Święte | M | J1c2c |
R-P310 |
| pcw040 | 2571 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Święte | M | U5b2b1a1 |
R-P310 |
| pcw070 | 2469 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Święte | M | I2 |
R-P310 |
| pcw062 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Święte | F | HV2a |
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| pcw110 | 2500 BCE | Poland | Southeastern Poland. Szczytna | M | T1 |
R-L23 |
Analysis
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