In this groundbreaking study, genomic testing of the skeletal remains, embedded in the plaster casts from Pompeii, reveals startling insights about the identities of the deceased, demonstrating that the previous narrative surrounding their familial relationships was built on assumptions rather than fact. The adult male once assumed to be a maternal figure to the child is actually a completely unrelated individual, reshaping our understanding of how these casts have been historically interpreted.
The findings challenge long-held views about these tragic victims, particularly with regards to the 'Family of the House of the Golden Bracelet,' which was believed to contain a mother and child. Analysis of the DNA demonstrated that the adult and the child were not biologically related, suggesting that narratives about mourning and familial relationships depicted in literature and cinema, had been misinformed by interpretations based on physical appearance.
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