David Reich, one of the authors of the new study, said: "A pair of individuals thought to be sisters, or mother and daughter, were found to include at least one genetic male. These findings challenge traditional gender and familial assumptions."
Massimo Osanna, the Superintendent of the Pompeii archaeological site, previously said that 'The Two Maidens' being 'lovers is a hypothesis that cannot be dismissed.' This reflection opens the door to new interpretations of these ancient remains.
The study excludes the possibility that the pair were sisters or mother and daughter, indicating that they are much more likely to be lovers. Yet, their precise relationship can never be confirmed due to the lack of historical records.
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