The Durotriges practiced matrilocality, where women remained in their ancestral communities after marriage, which is a notable departure from the common practice of patrilocality.
Genomic analysis revealed that many men in the cemetery had different ancestries, indicating they moved from their own communities to live with their wives' families.
Lara Cassidy expressed surprise at the strong evidence for matrilocality found in the study, remarking that it challenges established notions of gender roles in ancient societies.
The findings support historical hints that women had high status in the Durotriges society and contributed to redefining understanding of gender dynamics in prehistoric Europe.
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