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Portrait reconstruction of A man buried in Germany in the Bronze Age era
Ancient Individual

A man buried in Germany in the Bronze Age era

A man buried in Germany during the Corded Ware Culture, Lech Valley, Germany

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

UNTA121_FK61
2906 BCE - 2704 BCE
Male
Germany
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Chapter I

Identity

The biological and cultural markers that define this ancient individual

Sample ID

UNTA121_FK61

Date Range

2906 BCE - 2704 BCE

Cultural Period

Corded Ware Culture, Lech Valley, Germany

Biological Sex

Male

mtDNA Haplogroup

V2

Y-DNA Haplogroup

Not available

Chapter II

Place

Where this individual was discovered

Country Germany
Locality Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 121
Coordinates 48.3118, 10.8897
Chapter III

Time

When this individual lived in the broader context of human history

UNTA121_FK61 2906 BCE - 2704 BCE
Chapter IV

Story

The narrative of this ancient life

The Corded Ware Culture, often linked to the early Indo-European migrations, is a significant prehistoric culture that flourished in Europe during the late Neolithic to early Bronze Age, approximately between 2900 to 2350 BCE. This culture is named after the distinctive cord-like impressions found on their pottery. In the context of the Lech Valley in what is now southern Germany, the Corded Ware Culture presents a fascinating blend of archaeological evidence that sheds light on the lifestyle, economy, social structure, and interactions of these ancient people.

Geographical Context: The Lech Valley, nestled in the foothills of the Alps in modern-day Bavaria, provided a fertile and strategically advantageous area for the Corded Ware people. Its location allowed for access to various resources and trade routes, thus playing a crucial role in the culture's development and sustenance.

Archaeological Evidence: The primary archaeological features of the Corded Ware Culture in the Lech Valley include burial sites, settlements, and artifacts such as pottery, tools, and ornamentation. The pottery, distinguished by its corded or comb-like decorations, is a defining characteristic of this culture. Stone axes and flint tools suggest a balanced economy that included agriculture, hunting, and gathering.

Lifestyle and Economy: The Corded Ware Culture in the Lech Valley is believed to have had a mixed subsistence economy. Farming was central to their lifestyle, with evidence of cultivated grains such as wheat and barley. Livestock, including cattle, pigs, and sheep, also formed an essential part of their economic activities. Hunting and fishing supplemented their diet, utilizing the rich natural resources of the valley.

Social Structure: The social structure of the Corded Ware Culture appears to have been complex and possibly hierarchical. Burial customs provide key insights into their social organization, with individual burials often accompanied by grave goods that suggest a form of social stratification. Men were typically buried on their right side, with women on their left, a practice thought to reflect distinct gender roles or beliefs about the afterlife.

Migration and Interaction: The Corded Ware Culture is often associated with the spread of Indo-European languages across Europe. In the Lech Valley, there is evidence of cultural exchanges with neighboring regions, indicating some level of interaction and mobility. The movement of goods and styles suggests that the Corded Ware people participated in broader networks of trade and cultural influence, likely facilitated by their pastoral and mobile lifestyle.

Genetic Contributions: Recent genetic studies have provided insights into the population dynamics of the Corded Ware Culture. These studies indicate a significant influx of new populations from the Pontic Steppe, who are believed to have brought with them not only genetic material but also new technologies and cultural practices. This migration is often linked to the early spread of Indo-European languages into central Europe.

Cultural Legacy: The Corded Ware Culture holds a critical place in the prehistory of Europe. Its influence extended beyond the Neolithic era, as elements of Corded Ware material culture, social organization, and possibly language, contributed to the development of subsequent Bronze Age cultures in the region.

In summary, the Corded Ware Culture of the Lech Valley represents a dynamic and influential prehistoric group. Their innovations in pottery, burial traditions, and subsistence strategies, combined with their role in wider cultural and genetic exchanges, underscore the significance of this culture in the broader tapestry of European prehistory. Understanding the Corded Ware Culture provides valuable insights into the spread of Indo-European peoples and their lasting impact on the continent's historical trajectory.

Context

Related Samples

This individual exists within a broader network of ancient samples. No ancient genome stands alone.

Sample ID Culture/Period Date Location Action
AITI_119 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1883 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_120 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1870 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_2 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1885 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_32 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1881 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_33 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1740 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_37 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2018 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_43 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1888 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_55 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1926 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_5 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1893 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_65adult Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1885 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_66 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1917 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_70 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2116 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_72 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1931 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_77A Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2016 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_77B Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1890 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_78 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1891 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_92 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1890 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_95 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1872 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_98 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1742 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
ALT_3 Corded Ware Culture, Tauber Valley, Germany 2600 BCE Althausen, Germany View
ALT_4 Corded Ware Culture, Tauber Valley, Germany 2573 BCE Althausen, Germany View
AMP_1 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2473 BCE Königsbrunn-Ampack, Germany View
HUGO_169Sk1 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2566 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
HUGO_180Sk2 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2461 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
OBKR_117 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2022 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_2 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2026 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_47 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2139 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_50 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2114 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_66 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2029 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_67 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2026 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_73 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2027 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_80 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2136 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_81 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2027 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_86 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2035 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_93 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2112 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_95 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2029 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_96 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2016 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_9A Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2026 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OTTM_141 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1672 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_142 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1687 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_151ind1 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1746 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_151ind2 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1617 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_152 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1620 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_165 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1736 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_81 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1620 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_84 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1622 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_87 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1687 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_91 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1427 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
POST_12 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2193 BCE Haunstetten-Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_131 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2127 BCE Haunstetten-Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_140 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2124 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_1 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2027 BCE Haunstetten-Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_28 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2027 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_32 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2034 BCE Haunstetten-Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_35 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2035 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_44 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2189 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_47 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2136 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_50 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2199 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_6 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2015 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_99 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2133 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
UNTA58_147 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2035 BCE Haunstetten-Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA58_152 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2011 BCE Haunstetten-Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA58_153 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2008 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA58_67 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2451 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA58_68Sk1 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2500 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA58_68Sk2 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2468 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA85_1336 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2463 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 85 I (northern group), Germany View
UNTA85_1343 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2401 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 85 I (northern group), Germany View
UNTA85_1412 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2028 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 85, Germany View
WEHR_1192SkA Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2339 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1193 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1947 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1414 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2026 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1415adult Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2014 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1415child Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2022 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1474 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2030 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1564 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2021 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1586 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1952 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
AITI_87 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1875 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
FMW Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2138 BCE Friedberg - Metzgerwäldchen, Germany View
HUGO_167 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2275 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
HUGO_168 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2291 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
HUGO_171 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2397 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
HUGO_180Sk1 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2457 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
HUGO_190 Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2275 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
OBKR_6 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2031 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_76 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2016 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_82 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2027 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_84 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2022 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
POST_16 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2029 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_2 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2131 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_85 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2127 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
UNTA121_FK61 Corded Ware Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2906 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 121, Germany View
UNTA58_149 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2026 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA89_FK231 Corded Ware Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2876 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 89, Germany View
WEHR_1192SkB Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1926 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
AITI_50 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1926 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_40 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1883 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
OTTM_156 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1606 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_154 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1943 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
ALT_1 Corded Ware Culture, Tauber Valley, Germany 2572 BCE Althausen, Germany View
AITI_36 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2011 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_62A Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1886 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
ALT_2 Corded Ware Culture, Tauber Valley, Germany 2600 BCE Althausen, Germany View
OTTM_141A Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1671 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
AITI_86 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1894 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_87 1875 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
HUGO_168 2291 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
HUGO_171 2397 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
HUGO_180Sk1 2457 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
HUGO_190 2275 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
WEHR_1192SkB 1926 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
AITI_36 2011 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_40 1883 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_50 1926 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_86 1894 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
OTTM_141A 1671 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_154 1943 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_156 1606 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
AITI_62A 1886 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_65adult 1885 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_66 1917 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_77A 2016 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_77B 1890 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_92 1890 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_95 1872 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
ALT_1 2572 BCE Althausen, Germany View
ALT_2 2600 BCE Althausen, Germany View
ALT_3 2600 BCE Althausen, Germany View
ALT_4 2573 BCE Althausen, Germany View
AMP_1 2473 BCE Königsbrunn-Ampack, Germany View
HUGO_180Sk2 2461 BCE Augsburg - Hugo-Eckener-Straße, Germany View
OBKR_117 2022 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_2 2026 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_47 2139 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_50 2114 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_66 2029 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_67 2026 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_73 2027 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_81 2027 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_86 2035 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_93 2112 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_95 2029 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_96 2016 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_9A 2026 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OTTM_142 1687 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_151ind2 1617 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_152 1620 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
POST_1 2027 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_12 2193 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_131 2127 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_32 2034 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_35 2035 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_99 2133 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
UNTA58_147 2035 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA58_152 2011 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA58_68Sk2 2468 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA85_1336 2463 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 85 I (northern group), Germany View
WEHR_1193 1947 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1414 2026 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1415adult 2014 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1474 2030 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1564 2021 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1586 1952 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
OTTM_142 1687 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_152 1620 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_151ind2 1617 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
Sample ID Culture/Period Date Location Action
UNTA121_FK61 Corded Ware Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2906 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 121, Germany View
UNTA89_FK231 Corded Ware Culture, Lech Valley, Germany 2876 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 89, Germany View
Sources

References

Scientific publications and genetic data that inform this profile.

Scientific Publication

Kinship-based social inequality in Bronze Age Europe

Authors Mittnik A, Massy K, Knipper C, Wittenborn F, Friedrich R et al.
Abstract

Revealing and understanding the mechanisms behind social inequality in prehistoric societies is a major challenge. By combining genome-wide data, isotopic evidence, and anthropological and archaeological data, we have gone beyond the dominating supraregional approaches in archaeogenetics to shed light on the complexity of social status, inheritance rules, and mobility during the Bronze Age. We applied a deep microregional approach and analyzed genome-wide data of 104 human individuals deriving from farmstead-related cemeteries from the Late Neolithic to the Middle Bronze Age in southern Germany. Our results reveal individual households, lasting several generations, that consisted of a high-status core family and unrelated low-status individuals; a social organization accompanied by patrilocality and female exogamy; and the stability of this system over 700 years.

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