A recent study indicates that the early inhabitants of Europe, particularly those who lived 5,000 years ago and built Stonehenge, likely had dark skin. Researchers at the University of Ferrara conducted genetic analysis on the genomes of individuals dating between 45,000 and 1,700 years ago. Their findings suggest that the predominant skin tone during the Paleolithic era was dark, with significant changes in skin color not occurring until centuries later than previously assumed, altering our understanding of ancient European phenotypes.
The majority of Europeans living 5,000 years ago, including those who built Stonehenge, may have had dark skin, a new study suggests.
Researchers from the University of Ferrara say the change to paler skin in Europe occurred centuries later than was previously believed.
This study analyzed the entire set of DNA instructions from human remains of individuals who lived between 45,000 and 1,700 years ago.
The research indicated that during the Paleolithic period of the Stone Age, approximately 92% of European inhabitants had dark skin.
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