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Ancient Celtic tribe had women at its social center

Women played a central role in the social structures of certain Iron Age Celtic communities, challenging traditional patrilocality insights.

Continental influx and pervasive matrilocality in Iron Age Britain - Nature

Matrilocality is rare, while patrilocality dominates societal structures, especially in historical periods like the European Neolithic.
The political roles of women in Iron Age Britain, exemplified by rulers like Cartimandua and Boudica, indicate complexities in gender dynamics.

Ancient Celtic tribe had women at its social center

Women played a central role in the social structures of certain Iron Age Celtic communities, challenging traditional patrilocality insights.

Continental influx and pervasive matrilocality in Iron Age Britain - Nature

Matrilocality is rare, while patrilocality dominates societal structures, especially in historical periods like the European Neolithic.
The political roles of women in Iron Age Britain, exemplified by rulers like Cartimandua and Boudica, indicate complexities in gender dynamics.
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Woman-centered Celtic society unearthed in 2,000-year-old cemetery

The discovery of DNA from an Iron Age burial indicates a Celtic community with matrilocal traditions, showcasing female empowerment within their society.

Iron age men left home to join wives' families, DNA study suggests

Evidence shows that men in Celtic Britain practiced matrilocality, contradicting typical views of patrilocal family structures.

Woman-centered Celtic society unearthed in 2,000-year-old cemetery

The discovery of DNA from an Iron Age burial indicates a Celtic community with matrilocal traditions, showcasing female empowerment within their society.

Iron age men left home to join wives' families, DNA study suggests

Evidence shows that men in Celtic Britain practiced matrilocality, contradicting typical views of patrilocal family structures.
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Huge Iron Age weapons sacrifice found in Denmark

A significant Iron Age weapons sacrifice was uncovered in Denmark, providing insight into ancient sacrificial practices and the social dynamics of Germanic tribes.

'Little Sword': Denmark's oldest runes found on knife blade - Medievalists.net

The discovery of Denmark's oldest runic inscription, 'hirila', is a significant archaeological find, dating back nearly 2,000 years.

Britain's Iron Age society centred on WOMEN, breakthrough study claims

Iron Age Britain may have been a society centered on women's empowerment, as evidenced by land control and husband relocation.

Huge Iron Age weapons sacrifice found in Denmark

A significant Iron Age weapons sacrifice was uncovered in Denmark, providing insight into ancient sacrificial practices and the social dynamics of Germanic tribes.

'Little Sword': Denmark's oldest runes found on knife blade - Medievalists.net

The discovery of Denmark's oldest runic inscription, 'hirila', is a significant archaeological find, dating back nearly 2,000 years.

Britain's Iron Age society centred on WOMEN, breakthrough study claims

Iron Age Britain may have been a society centered on women's empowerment, as evidenced by land control and husband relocation.
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Viking Burial Mound in Norway Confirmed as Man-Made Structure - Medievalists.net

Karnilshaugen, a burial mound in Norway, is confirmed as man-made, supporting archaeological theories about its significance in the Iron Age and Viking Age.

High-resolution genomic history of early medieval Europe - Nature

Ancient genome sequencing enhances insights into human migration and genetic diversity but faces challenges in statistical differentiation among closely related ancestries.

Early Celtic grave garden found in southwest Germany

A unique early Celtic burial ground was discovered in Endingen, Germany, distinguished by its planned structure and grave goods from the Early La Tene period.

Graves of Vandal warriors found in southern Poland

The discovery of Vandal warrior graves in Poland provides insights into Iron Age burial practices and cultural significance.
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