The analysis of DNA from Pompeii corpses is reshaping our understanding of the individuals who lived there, challenging long-held assumptions about their identities and relationships.
The previously assumed mother-and-child embrace of the Two Maidens turned out to be a man and a non-related boy, highlighting the need for more accurate narratives.
Research indicates these remains belonged to individuals who may have been servants or slaves, pointing to complex social dynamics in Pompeii that stories failed to capture.
Genomic analysis reveals that Pompeii's ancient inhabitants had ties to a diverse ancestry, including migrations from the eastern Mediterranean and North African populations.
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