A comprehensive study combining archaeogenomic and historical methods has revealed critical insights into Central Europe's population during and after the Hun Empire (4th to 6th centuries CE). Despite the Huns' diverse backgrounds, some individuals show direct links to elite members of the earlier Xiongnu Empire. The research involved analyzing DNA from 370 individuals over 800 years, with particular focus on burials in Kazakhstan and the Carpathian Basin. Results indicate limited East Asian ancestry among the Huns, suggesting a more intricate genetic makeup in the region than previously recognized.
The findings reveal that only a small fraction of the individuals from the Hun period in the Carpathian Basin carried East Asian ancestry, suggesting a more complex population structure than previously thought.
Researchers analyzed the DNA of 370 individuals spanning an 800-year period. Among them, 35 newly sequenced genomes were examined from high-status burials in Kazakhstan and the Carpathian Basin.
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