New DNA evidence upends what we thought we knew about Pompeii victims
Briefly

A team of archaeologists and geneticists has revealed that supposed familial ties among Pompeiians may be incorrect, reshaping our understanding of ancient relationships.
Alissa Mittnik, a co-author, emphasized the need for integrating genetic data with archaeological context to avoid misinterpretations of identification based on modern views.
Professor David Caramelli stated that findings challenge long-held beliefs, such as associating jewelry with femininity and equating physical closeness with family ties.
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