Ancient Europeans mysteriously vanished 4,500 years ago

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 14:50 in Paleontology & Archaeology

By Tia GhoseLiveScienceThe genetic lineage of Europe mysteriously transformed about 4,500 years ago, new research suggests.The findings, detailed Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, were drawn from several skeletons unearthed in central Europe that were up to 7,500 years old."What is intriguing is that the genetic markers of this first pan-European culture, which was clearly very success...    

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