Data · dataset · 2024
Ancient DNA sheds light on the funerary practices of late Neolithic collective burial in southern France
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The Aven de la Boucle (Corconne, Gard, Southern France) is a karst shaft used as a collective burial between 3,600 and 2,800 cal BCE.
Description
The site encompasses the skeletal remains of approximately 75 individuals comprising a large majority of adult individuals, represented by scattered and commingled remains. To date, few studies have explored the potential of ancient DNA to tackle the documentation of Neolithic collective burials, and the funerary selection rules within such structures remain largely debated.
In this study, we combine genomic analysis of 37 individuals with archaeo-anthropological data and bayesian modelling of radiocarbon dates. Through this multidisciplinary approach, we aim to characterize the identity of the deceased and their relationships, as well as untangle the genetic diversity and funerary dynamics of this community. Genomic results identify 76% of male Neolithic individuals, suggesting a marked sex-biased selection.
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Available data emphasize the importance of biological relatedness and a male-mediated transmission of social status, as the affiliation to a specific male-lineage appears as a preponderant selection factor. The genomic results argue in favor of “continuous” deposits between 3,600 and 2,800 BCE, carried out by the same community, despite cultural changes reflected by the ceramic material.
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Topics
- Stated by source
- History and archaeology
- From keywords
- Ancient DNA
- Inferred from text
- Archaeology 70%
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| DataCite | 10.5061/dryad.nvx0k6f0h | 15 d ago | JSON v1 |
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