Ancient Individual

A woman buried in Hungary in the Copper Age era

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A woman buried in Hungary during the Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary

A fragment of the ancient world, preserved across millennia in strands of DNA.

I1909

4239 BCE - 4046 BCE

Female

Hungary

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Chapter I

Identity

The biological and cultural markers that define this ancient individual

Sample ID

I1909

Date Range

4239 BCE - 4046 BCE

Cultural Period

Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary

Biological Sex

Female

mtDNA Haplogroup

T2f8a

Y-DNA Haplogroup

N/A (Female)

Chapter II

Place

Where this individual was discovered

Country Hungary

Locality Lánycsók. Csata-alja

Coordinates 45.9930, 18.5813

Chapter III

Time

When this individual lived in the broader context of human history

I1909 4239 BCE - 4046 BCE

Chapter IV

Story

The narrative of this ancient life

The Balaton-Lasinja culture is an important archaeological culture of the Late Neolithic to Early Chalcolithic/ Copper Age, predominantly located in the region surrounding Lake Balaton in present-day Hungary, as well as parts of western Hungary, southern Slovakia, northern Croatia, and eastern Austria. Spanning roughly from 4800 to 3500 BC, this culture represents a transitional phase in prehistoric Europe characterized by significant technological, social, and economic changes.

Chronological Context

The Balaton-Lasinja culture emerged during a pivotal transitional period marked by the advent of metallurgy and the gradual shift from predominantly agrarian societies to more complex social structures. This culture is positioned temporally between the earlier Neolithic cultures, such as the Linear Pottery Culture (LBK) and the Lengyel Culture, and later Bronze Age cultures.

Settlement Patterns and Architecture

Archaeological evidence suggests that settlements of the Balaton-Lasinja culture were typically situated near water sources, often on elevated ground close to lakes, rivers, and other water bodies. The strategic placement near Lake Balaton was likely due to the abundant resources and fertile lands available in the area.

Settlements ranged from small hamlets to more substantial, possibly fortified villages. The architectural style comprised primarily of single-room dwellings with wattle and daub walls built on wooden frameworks. Roofs were likely thatched with reeds or other local vegetation. Evidence of communal or ceremonial structures is sparse but indicates a level of social organization.

Economy and Subsistence

The Balaton-Lasinja culture practiced a mixed agrarian economy. Agriculture played a crucial role, with the cultivation of crops such as wheat, barley, and legumes. Livestock, including cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats, were vital for both food and secondary products like milk and wool.

The advent of copper metallurgy during this era marked a significant shift in technology. Although local metal resources were scarce, the Balaton-Lasinja culture engaged in trade networks to acquire copper, indicating a growing complexity in economic interactions and social hierarchy. Stone tools and pottery continued to be important, with distinct styles evolving in accordance with cultural preferences.

Pottery and Material Culture

Pottery from the Balaton-Lasinja culture is a key diagnostic feature, characterized by a distinctive style that includes both utilitarian and finely crafted ceramics. Decorations typically feature incised geometric patterns and occasionally painted motifs. Vessel shapes range from simple bowls and storage jars to more complex forms, reflecting both functional and symbolic uses.

Material culture also includes bone and antler tools, as well as polished stone tools. Ornaments made from shell, bone, and stone are found at various sites, indicating both personal adornment and potentially ritual significance.

Social Structure and Burial Practices

The Balaton-Lasinja culture likely had a relatively stratified social structure, as suggested by variations in grave goods and settlement organization. Burials from this period often contain a variety of offerings, including ceramics, stone tools, and less commonly, metal objects. There is evidence of both inhumation and cremation practices, though the interpretation of these differences in terms of social or ritual significance remains a subject of scholarly debate.

Interaction and Influence

The Balaton-Lasinja culture was part of a broader cultural network in Central Europe during the Chalcolithic. Interaction with neighboring cultures facilitated the exchange of ideas, technology, and materials, contributing to the cultural dynamism of the period. The influence of the Balaton-Lasinja culture is evident in its overlap and interaction with adjoining cultures such as the Vučedol and Baden cultures.

Conclusion

Overall, the Balaton-Lasinja culture represents a significant period of change and development within the context of European prehistory. It stands as a testament to the adaptive strategies and innovations of societies transitioning from the Neolithic agrarian base to more complex metallurgical and social systems. The legacy of this culture is evident in the archaeological record and continues to be a focus of study for understanding the broader processes of cultural and technological evolution in prehistoric Europe.

Context

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I0800	Middle Neolithic Salzmuende Culture, Germany	3348 BCE	Salzmünde-Schiepzig, Germany	View
I0449	Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary	5000 BCE	Hódmezővásárhely-Gorzsa. grave 18, Hungary	View
I1560	Middle Neolithic Germany	3800 BCE	Erwitte-Schmerlecke, Germany	View
I1893	Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary	5034 BCE	Alsónyék-Elkerülő 2, Hungary	View
I1904	Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5209 BCE	Bátaszék-Lajvér, Hungary	View
I1593	Middle Neolithic Blatterhohle, Germany	3644 BCE	Blatterhole Cave, Germany	View
I1563	Middle Neolithic Blatterhohle, Germany	3626 BCE	Blatterhole Cave, Germany	View
I1565	Middle Neolithic Blatterhohle, Germany	3725 BCE	Blatterhole Cave, Germany	View
I1876	Early Neolithic Starčevo Culture 1, Hungary	5656 BCE	Alsonyek-Bataszek. Mérnöki telep, Hungary	View
I1882	Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5300 BCE	Budakeszi. Szőlőskert-Tangazdaság, Hungary	View
I1883	Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5303 BCE	Tolna-Mözs TO26, Hungary	View
I1885	Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary	5363 BCE	Versend-Gilencsa, Hungary	View
I1981	Chalcolithic Spain	3013 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. Alto de la Huesera, Spain	View
I2351	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4300 BCE	Tolna-Mözs TO3, Hungary	View
I2352	Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary	4900 BCE	Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary	View
I2353	Early Chalcolithic Tiszapolgár Culture, Hungary	4500 BCE	Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary	View
I2354	Early Chalcolithic Tiszapolgár Culture, Hungary	4500 BCE	Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary	View
I2355	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szakálhát Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary	View
I2356	Early Chalcolithic Tiszapolgár Culture, Hungary	4500 BCE	Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary	View
I2357	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szakálhát Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Pusztataskony Ledence 1, Hungary	View
I2358	Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary	5000 BCE	Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary	View
I2359	Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary	5000 BCE	Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary	View
I2368	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3300 BCE	Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary	View
I2369	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3370 BCE	Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary	View
I2370	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3345 BCE	Alsónémedi, Hungary	View
I2371	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3361 BCE	Alsónémedi, Hungary	View
I2374	Early Neolithic Körös Culture, Hungary	6000 BCE	Törökszentmiklos Tiszapüspöki Karanycs haromag 3. lh., Hungary	View
I2375	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Tiszadob-Ó-Kenéz, Hungary	View
I2376	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Tiszadob-Ó-Kenéz, Hungary	View
I2377	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary	5210 BCE	Tiszadob-Ó-Kenéz, Hungary	View
I2378	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Hejőkürt-Lidl logisztikai központ, Hungary	View
I2379	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary	5209 BCE	Hejőkürt-Lidl logisztikai központ, Hungary	View
I2380	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szatmár Group, Hungary	5500 BCE	Mezőkövesd-Mocsolyás, Hungary	View
I2382	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szatmár Group, Hungary	5500 BCE	Mezőkövesd-Mocsolyás, Hungary	View
I2383	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5300 BCE	Hajdúnánás-Eszlári út, Hungary	View
I2387	Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary	5000 BCE	Hódmezővásárhely-Kökénydomb Vörös tanya, Hungary	View
I2394	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4341 BCE	Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary	View
I2395	Early Chalcolithic Tiszapolgár Culture, Hungary	4500 BCE	Pusztataskony-Ledence I, Hungary	View
I0056	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5211 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I0100	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5205 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2014	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5204 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2020	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2022	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I3270	Chalcolithic Spain	3000 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. Las Yurdinas II, Spain	View
I3271	Chalcolithic Spain	3000 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. Las Yurdinas II, Spain	View
I3272	Chalcolithic Spain	3307 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. La Chabola de la Hechicera, Spain	View
I3269	Chalcolithic Spain	3000 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. Las Yurdinas II, Spain	View
I4181	Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5300 BCE	Bölcske-Gyűrűsvölgy, Hungary	View
I4183	Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary	4928 BCE	Szemely-Hegyes, Hungary	View
I4184	Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary	4932 BCE	Szemely-Hegyes, Hungary	View
I4185	Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary	5026 BCE	Alsónyék-Elkerülö 2, Hungary	View
I4186	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Esztár Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Ebes-Sajtgyár, Hungary	View
I4187	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Esztár Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Ebes-Zsongvölgy, Hungary	View
I4189	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4300 BCE	Alsónyék. site 11, Hungary	View
I4196	Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5300 BCE	Budakeszi. Szőlőskert-Tangazdaság, Hungary	View
I4199	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Tiszadob Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Tiszadob-Ó-Kenéz, Hungary	View
I1594	Middle Neolithic Blatterhohle, Germany	3338 BCE	Blatterhole Cave, Germany	View
I1838	Chalcolithic Spain	3356 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. Las Yurdinas II, Spain	View
I1843	Chalcolithic Spain	3015 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. Alto de la Huesera, Spain	View
I1887	Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary	5400 BCE	Versend-Gilencsa, Hungary	View
I1889	Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary	5205 BCE	Szederkény-Kukorica-dülö, Hungary	View
I1890	Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary	5100 BCE	Fajsz Garadomb, Hungary	View
I1891	Late Neolithic Sopot Culture, Hungary	5203 BCE	Fajsz Garadomb, Hungary	View
I1894	Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary	5400 BCE	Versend-Gilencsa, Hungary	View
I1896	Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary	5317 BCE	Szederkény-Kukorica-dülö, Hungary	View
I1899	Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary	4900 BCE	Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary	View
I1900	Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary	4797 BCE	Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary	View
I1901	Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary	4900 BCE	Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary	View
I1903	Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary	4900 BCE	Bátaszék-Lajvér, Hungary	View
I1906	Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary	4900 BCE	Csabdi-Télizöldes, Hungary	View
I1908	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4300 BCE	Keszthely-Fenékpuszta. Pusztaszentegyházi-dűlő, Hungary	View
I1909	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4239 BCE	Lánycsók. Csata-alja, Hungary	View
I1972	Early Neolithic Spain	4836 BCE	Burgos. El Prado de Pancorbo, Spain	View
I1975	Chalcolithic Spain	3092 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. La Chabola de la Hechicera, Spain	View
I2743	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szakálhát Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Cegléd. site 4/1, Hungary	View
I2744	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szakálhát Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Cegléd. site 4/1, Hungary	View
I2745	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szakálhát Group, Hungary	5300 BCE	Cegléd. site 4/1, Hungary	View
I2746	Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary	5000 BCE	Vésztő-Mágor, Hungary	View
I2752	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3600 BCE	Balatonlelle-Felső-Gamász, Hungary	View
I2753	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3333 BCE	Balatonlelle-Felső-Gamász, Hungary	View
I2754	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3338 BCE	Balatonlelle-Felső-Gamász, Hungary	View
I2755	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3600 BCE	Balatonlelle-Felső-Gamász, Hungary	View
I2763	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3363 BCE	Vörs, Hungary	View
I2783	Middle Chalcolithic Hunyadihalom Culture, Hungary	4228 BCE	Nemesnádudvar-Papföld. M9/7 lh., Hungary	View
I2785	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3600 BCE	Vámosgyörk MHAT telep, Hungary	View
I2788	Late Chalcolithic Proto-Boleráz Culture, Hungary	3910 BCE	Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary	View
I2789	Late Chalcolithic Proto-Boleráz Culture, Hungary	3800 BCE	Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary	View
I4971	Early Neolithic Hunter-Gatherer Körös Culture, Hungary	5737 BCE	Tiszaszőlős-Domaháza, Hungary	View
I4972	Early Neolithic Körös Culture, Hungary	6000 BCE	Tiszaszőlős-Domaháza, Hungary	View
I5838	Chalcolithic Spain	2900 BCE	Burgos. Atapuerca. El Mirador Cave, Spain	View
I2794	Early Neolithic Körös Culture, Hungary	5713 BCE	Törökszentmiklós. road 4. site 3, Hungary	View
I1880	Early Neolithic Starčevo Culture 2, Hungary	5800 BCE	Lánycsók. Gata-Csatola, Hungary	View
I0166	Neolithic Germany	4600 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2373	Early Neolithic Körös Culture, Hungary	6000 BCE	Törökszentmiklos Tiszapüspöki Karanycs haromag 3. lh., Hungary	View
I3276	Chalcolithic Spain	3096 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. Alto de la Huesera, Spain	View
I3273	Middle to Late Neolithic Spain	3606 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. La Chabola de la Hechicera, Spain	View
I2790	Late Chalcolithic Proto-Boleráz Culture, Hungary	3768 BCE	Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary	View
I1907	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4334 BCE	Enese elkerülő. Kóny. Proletár-dülö. M85. Site 2, Hungary	View
I2793	Early Chalcolithic Tiszapolgár-Bodrogkeresztúr Culture, Hungary	4442 BCE	Törökszentmiklós. road 4. site 3, Hungary	View
I2367	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3333 BCE	Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary	View
I2791	Late Chalcolithic Proto-Boleráz Culture, Hungary	3649 BCE	Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary	View
I2366	Late Chalcolithic Baden Culture, Hungary	3340 BCE	Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary	View
I1877	Early Neolithic Starčevo Culture 2, Hungary	5713 BCE	Alsonyek-Bataszek. Mérnöki telep, Hungary	View
I2739	Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5307 BCE	Alsónyék-Bátaszék. site 11, Hungary	View
I1878	Early Neolithic Starčevo Culture 1, Hungary	5830 BCE	Alsonyek-Bataszek. Mérnöki telep, Hungary	View
I1895	Middle Neolithic Vinča Culture, Hungary	5318 BCE	Szederkény-Kukorica-dülö, Hungary	View
I2384	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5305 BCE	Hajdúnánás-Eszlári út, Hungary	View
I1905	Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary	4834 BCE	Csabdi-Télizöldes, Hungary	View
I4188	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5300 BCE	Polgár-Piócás, Hungary	View
I3535	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5217 BCE	Hajdúnánás-Eszlári út, Hungary	View
I3537	Middle Neolithic Alföld Linear Pottery Culture Szatmár Group, Hungary	5479 BCE	Mezőkövesd-Mocsolyás, Hungary	View
I1902	Late Neolithic Lengyel Culture, Hungary	4900 BCE	Felsőörs-Bárókert, Hungary	View
I0447	Late Neolithic Tisza Culture, Hungary	5000 BCE	Hódmezővásárhely-Gorzsa. grave 4, Hungary	View
I3536	Middle Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Hungary	5300 BCE	Enese elkerülő. Kóny. Proletár-dülö. M85. Site 2, Hungary	View
I0046	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5211 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I0659	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5210 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I0821	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5205 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I1550	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2030	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I0048	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5210 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2036	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I0057	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5215 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2038	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5350 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2032	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2029	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5299 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2037	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5210 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2026	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2008	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5211 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2016	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2017	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2021	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2005	Early Neolithic Linear Pottery Culture, Germany	5299 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I0447		5000 BCE	Hódmezővásárhely-Gorzsa. grave 4, Hungary	View
I2373		6000 BCE	Törökszentmiklos Tiszapüspöki Karanycs haromag 3. lh., Hungary	View
I1877		5713 BCE	Alsonyek-Bataszek. Mérnöki telep, Hungary	View
I3535		5217 BCE	Hajdúnánás-Eszlári út, Hungary	View
I3536		5300 BCE	Enese elkerülő. Kóny. Proletár-dülö. M85. Site 2, Hungary	View
I3537		5479 BCE	Mezőkövesd-Mocsolyás, Hungary	View
I4188		5300 BCE	Polgár-Piócás, Hungary	View
I0018		5307 BCE	Baden-Württemberg. Stuttgart-Mühlhausen. Viesenhaeuser Hof, Germany	View
I2739		5307 BCE	Alsónyék-Bátaszék. site 11, Hungary	View
I2790		3768 BCE	Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary	View
I2791		3649 BCE	Abony. Turjányos-dűlő, Hungary	View
I2793		4442 BCE	Törökszentmiklós. road 4. site 3, Hungary	View
I1895		5318 BCE	Szederkény-Kukorica-dülö, Hungary	View
I1902		4900 BCE	Felsőörs-Bárókert, Hungary	View
I1905		4834 BCE	Csabdi-Télizöldes, Hungary	View
I1907		4334 BCE	Enese elkerülő. Kóny. Proletár-dülö. M85. Site 2, Hungary	View
I1878		5830 BCE	Alsonyek-Bataszek. Mérnöki telep, Hungary	View
I2366		3340 BCE	Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary	View
I2367		3333 BCE	Budakalász-Luppa csárda, Hungary	View
I2384		5305 BCE	Hajdúnánás-Eszlári út, Hungary	View
I0046		5211 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I0659		5210 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I0048		5210 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I1550		5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I0821		5205 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I0057		5215 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2005		5299 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2008		5211 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2016		5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2017		5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2021		5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2026		5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2029		5299 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2030		5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2032		5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2036		5500 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2037		5210 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I2038		5350 BCE	Halberstadt-Sonntagsfeld, Germany	View
I3273		3606 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. La Chabola de la Hechicera, Spain	View
I3276		3096 BCE	Basque Country. Alava. Alto de la Huesera, Spain	View
I2357		5300 BCE	Pusztataskony Ledence 1, Hungary	View
I2373		6000 BCE	Törökszentmiklos Tiszapüspöki Karanycs haromag 3. lh., Hungary	View

Sample ID	Culture/Period	Date	Location	Action
I2351	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4300 BCE	Tolna-Mözs TO3, Hungary	View
I2394	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4341 BCE	Veszprém Jutasi út, Hungary	View
I4189	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4300 BCE	Alsónyék. site 11, Hungary	View
I1908	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4300 BCE	Keszthely-Fenékpuszta. Pusztaszentegyházi-dűlő, Hungary	View
I1909	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4239 BCE	Lánycsók. Csata-alja, Hungary	View
I1907	Chalcolithic Balaton-Lasinja Culture, Hungary	4334 BCE	Enese elkerülő. Kóny. Proletár-dülö. M85. Site 2, Hungary	View

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References

Scientific publications and genetic data that inform this profile.

Scientific Publication

Parallel palaeogenomic transects reveal complex genetic history of early European farmers

Authors Lipson M, Szécsényi-Nagy A, Mallick S, Pósa A, Stégmár B et al.

Abstract

Ancient DNA studies have established that Neolithic European populations were descended from Anatolian migrants who received a limited amount of admixture from resident hunter-gatherers. Many open questions remain, however, about the spatial and temporal dynamics of population interactions and admixture during the Neolithic period. Here we investigate the population dynamics of Neolithization across Europe using a high-resolution genome-wide ancient DNA dataset with a total of 180 samples, of which 130 are newly reported here, from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods of Hungary (6000-2900 bc, n = 100), Germany (5500-3000 bc, n = 42) and Spain (5500-2200 bc, n = 38). We find that genetic diversity was shaped predominantly by local processes, with varied sources and proportions of hunter-gatherer ancestry among the three regions and through time. Admixture between groups with different ancestry profiles was pervasive and resulted in observable population transformation across almost all cultural transitions. Our results shed new light on the ways in which gene flow reshaped European populations throughout the Neolithic period and demonstrate the potential of time-series-based sampling and modelling approaches to elucidate multiple dimensions of historical population interactions.

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