Recent genetic analyses by Leipzig researchers have revealed significant insights into the power structures of early Celtic elites in southern Germany. Using ancient DNA (aDNA) and isotopic data from 31 individuals, researchers, including Jo Gretzing and Stephan Schiffels, found evidence of a dynastic system of matrilineal inheritance among the Celtic society. The study, highlighted in Nature Human Behaviour, confirms close kinship between two Celtic princes in Baden-Württemberg and suggests female-biased trans-alpine movement from northern Italy. These findings provide a deeper understanding of the matrilineal patterns of descent, Iron Age genomes, and consanguinity among the Celtic elites.
Early Celtic elites in southwest Germany may have maintained matrilineal dynasties, suggests a study in @NatureHumBehav. https://t.co/egVmRIhEkw https://t.co/mjGh8v1Eam
Great new ancientDNA study on Celtic elite! 👉https://t.co/GUgQwFNrPI
Using aDNA and isotopic data from 31 individuals, @JoGretzing, @stschiff et al. find evidence for a dynastic system of matrilineal inheritance among the Celtic society of southern Germany. https://t.co/AOF6Btqye8
Iron Age genomes from southwestern Germany- matrilineal patterns of descent amongst rich burials, female-biased trans-alpine movement from northern Italy, consanguinity, it’s all happening… https://t.co/TCp5RUbd23
Leipzig researchers: Early Celtic princes in Baden-Württemberg inherited succession to the throne "Recent genetic analyses confirm close kinship between two Celtic princes and provide new insights into the power structures of the early Celtic elites." https://t.co/6hy1JerMts