A man buried in Armenia in the Middle Bronze Age era

The Middle Bronze Age in Armenia, spanning from around 2000 to 1500 BCE, marks a significant period in the cultural and social development of ancient Near Eastern civilizations. This era in Armenian history reflects a tapestry of influences and innovations in technology, politics, art, and society. The land, characterized by its rugged mountainous terrain and strategic position bridging the East and West, played a crucial role in shaping its history and intercultural exchanges.
Geography and Environment
Armenia's geographic features, including the Armenian Highlands, fertile valleys, rivers, and significant peaks like Mount Ararat, provided a wealth of natural resources. This facilitated both agriculture and animal husbandry, and offered strategic advantages for trade and defense. The region's position served as a crossroads between the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and the Caucasus, influencing cultural exchanges and interactions.
Society and Culture
Social Structure
The Middle Bronze Age saw the emergence of distinct social strata in Armenian society. Settlements often comprised fortified towns and villages, hinting at organized socio-political structures and possibly early forms of centralized authority. Communities were led by chieftains or local kings, whose power likely derived from control over land, livestock, and trade routes. The social hierarchy also included a class of skilled artisans, merchants, and farmers.
Language and Writing
During this era, the peoples of Armenia likely spoke languages related to Hurro-Urartian or early Indo-European, though concrete linguistic evidence is sparse. Writing systems from neighboring cultures, such as cuneiform from Mesopotamia, might have influenced the administration and record-keeping, although direct evidence of local writing from this time is minimal.
Religion and Spirituality
Polytheistic beliefs dominated, with deities associated with natural forces and phenomena, reflecting a deep connection to their environment. Temples and shrines were likely important community centers for religious activities, though much of this evidence comes from later periods influenced by earlier traditions.
Economy and Technology
Agriculture and Trade
The economy during the Middle Bronze Age relied heavily on agriculture, with cultivation of wheat, barley, and grapes. The domestication of animals such as sheep, goats, and cattle also played a vital role, providing resources like wool, meat, and dairy products. Armenia's position facilitated trade of raw materials like metals (copper and tin), which were critical for Bronze Age metallurgy.
Technological Advances
Significant technological advances during this period included the development and refinement of bronze metallurgy. The ability to create stronger and more durable tools, weapons, and ornamentation marked a progressive leap from earlier ages. Innovations in pottery and textile production, along with improved infrastructure for irrigation and farming, supported growing communities.
Art and Architecture
Artistic Expression
The Middle Bronze Age in Armenia saw advancements in various forms of artistic expression. Pottery from this era often features elaborate designs with geometric patterns and motifs that reflect cultural and trade exchanges with surrounding regions. Metalwork, especially in bronze, included finely crafted tools, weapons, jewelry, and ritual objects.
Architecture
Armenian settlements during the Middle Bronze Age often included fortified structures, indicative of the need for defense and the centralized organizational skills of their builders. Architectural remnants suggest the construction of complex stone buildings and public spaces, including early prototypes of religious and community centers.
Interregional Connections
Influences and Interactions
Armenia's position facilitated cultural and commercial exchanges with neighboring regions such as Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and later the Hurrian and Hittite civilizations. These interactions brought new ideas, technologies, and artistic styles into Armenian society. Evidence of artifact exchange and shared motifs in art and architecture highlight Armenia's role as a cultural bridge.
Conclusion
The Middle Bronze Age in Armenia reflects a period of dynamic change influenced by internal developments and external interactions. With advancements in social organization, technology, and cultural expression, it laid significant groundwork for future civilizations in the region. The cultural richness and strategic importance of ancient Armenia during this era contributed to the broader tapestry of the ancient Near Eastern world.
Sample ID | Culture/Period | Date | Location | Action |
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RISE397 | Late Bronze Age Armenia | 1049 BCE | Kapan, Armenia | View |
RISE396 | Late Bronze Age Armenia | 1196 BCE | Kapan, Armenia | View |
RISE407 | Late Bronze Age Armenia | 1118 BCE | Norabak, Armenia | View |
RISE408 | Late Bronze Age Armenia | 1212 BCE | Norabak, Armenia | View |
RISE412 | Late Bronze Age Armenia | 1201 BCE | Noratus, Armenia | View |
RISE423 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 1407 BCE | Nerquin Getashen, Armenia | View |
RISE416 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 1616 BCE | Nerquin Getashen, Armenia | View |
RISE413 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 1919 BCE | Nerquin Getashen, Armenia | View |
RISE98 | Late Neolithic Sweden | 2278 BCE | L Beddinge 56, Sweden | View |
RISE174 | Iron Age Sweden | 433 CE | Oxie 7, Sweden | View |
RISE94 | Battle Axe Culture, Sweden | 2623 BCE | Viby, Sweden | View |
RISE97 | Late Neolithic Sweden | 2030 BCE | Fredriksberg, Sweden | View |
RISE175 | Bronze Age Sweden | 1396 BCE | Abekås I, Sweden | View |
RISE210 | Bronze Age Sweden | 1436 BCE | Ängamöllan, Sweden | View |
RISE179 | Late Neolithic Sweden | 2015 BCE | Abekås I, Sweden | View |
RISE207 | Bronze Age Sweden | 1495 BCE | Ängamöllan, Sweden | View |
RISE497 | Karasuk Culture, Russia | 1400 BCE | Arban 1, Russia | View |
RISE505 | Andronovo Culture, Russia | 1862 BCE | Kytmanovo, Russia | View |
RISE493 | Karasuk Culture, Russia | 1518 BCE | Sabinka 2, Russia | View |
RISE495 | Karasuk Culture, Russia | 1400 BCE | Arban 1, Russia | View |
RISE511 | Afanasievo Culture | 2909 BCE | Bateni, Russia | View |
RISE523 | Mezhovskaya Culture, Russia | 1531 BCE | Kapova cave, Russia | View |
RISE496 | Karasuk Culture, Russia | 1416 BCE | Arban 1, Russia | View |
RISE552 | Early Bronze Age Yamnaya Culture, Kalmykia, Russia | 2846 BCE | Ulan V, Russia | View |
RISE500 | Andronovo Culture, Russia | 1700 BCE | Kytmanovo, Russia | View |
RISE504 | Iron Age 2 Russia | 709 CE | Kytmanovo, Russia | View |
RISE395 | Mid-Late Bronze Sintashta | 2008 BCE | Bol'shekaraganskii, Russia | View |
RISE499 | Karasuk Culture, Russia | 1400 BCE | Bystrovka, Russia | View |
RISE502 | Karasuk Culture, Russia | 1497 BCE | Bystrovka, Russia | View |
RISE548 | Early Bronze Age Yamnaya Culture, Kalmykia, Russia | 3300 BCE | Temrta IV, Russia | View |
RISE602 | Iron Age 3 Russia | 1000 BCE | Sary-Bel, Russia | View |
RISE601 | Iron Age 3 Russia | 1000 BCE | Verh-Uimon, Russia | View |
RISE503 | Andronovo Culture, Russia | 1731 BCE | Kytmanovo, Russia | View |
RISE547 | Early Bronze Age Yamnaya Culture, Kalmykia, Russia | 2886 BCE | Temrta IV, Russia | View |
RISE392 | Mid-Late Bronze Sintashta | 2131 BCE | Stepnoe VII Cemetery, Russia | View |
RISE600 | Iron Age 3 Russia | 1000 BCE | Verh-Uimon, Russia | View |
RISE550 | Early Bronze Age Yamnaya Culture, Kalmykia, Russia | 3335 BCE | Peshany V, Russia | View |
RISE507.508.merge | Afanasievo Culture | 3323 BCE | River Kuyum, Russia | View |
RISE394 | Mid-Late Bronze Sintashta | 1953 BCE | Bulanovo, Russia | View |
RISE386 | Mid-Late Bronze Sintashta | 2335 BCE | Bulanovo, Russia | View |
RISE512 | Andronovo Culture, Russia | 1488 BCE | Kytmanovo, Russia | View |
I3425 | Karasuk Culture, Russia | 1417 BCE | Sabinka 2, Russia | View |
RISE525 | Mezhovskaya Culture, Russia | 1300 BCE | Kapova cave, Russia | View |
RISE510 | Afanasievo Culture | 2848 BCE | Bateni, Russia | View |
RISE555 | Early Bronze Age Russia | 2853 BCE | Stalingrad Quarry, Russia | View |
RISE240 | Early Bronze Age Yamnaya Culture, Kalmykia, Russia | 2879 BCE | Sukhaya Termista I, Russia | View |
RISE554 | Late Bronze Age 2 Russia | 1009 BCE | Afontova Gora, Russia | View |
RISE546 | Early Bronze Age Yamnaya Culture, Kalmykia, Russia | 3300 BCE | Temrta IV, Russia | View |
I3423 | Karasuk Culture, Russia | 393 BCE | Sabinka 2, Russia | View |
RISE553 | Late Bronze Age 1 Russia | 927 BCE | Afontova Gora, Russia | View |
RISE524 | Mezhovskaya Culture, Russia | 1300 BCE | Kapova cave, Russia | View |
RISE150 | Early Bronze Age Unetice Culture, Poland | 1886 BCE | Przeclawice, Poland | View |
RISE109 | Early Bronze Age Unetice Culture, Poland | 1959 BCE | Wojkowice, Poland | View |
RISE154 | Early Bronze Age Unetice Culture, Poland | 1930 BCE | Szczepankowice, Poland | View |
RISE431 | Corded Ware to Proto-Unetice Culture, Poland | 2286 BCE | Leki Male, Poland | View |
RISE145 | Early Bronze Age Unetice Culture, Poland | 2191 BCE | Polwica, Poland | View |
RISE139 | Early Bronze Age Unetice Culture, Poland | 2137 BCE | Chociwel, Poland | View |
RISE1 | Corded Ware Culture, Poland | 2866 BCE | Oblaczkowo, Poland | View |
RISE595 | Late Bronze Age Montenegro | 1200 BCE | Velika Gruda, Montenegro | View |
I13170 | Montenegrin Iron Age | 800 BCE | Velika Gruda, Montenegro | View |
RISE391 | Middle to Late Bronze Age Sintashta Culture, Kazakhstan | 2126 BCE | Tanabergen II, Kazakhstan | View |
RISE598 | Late Bronze Age Lithuania | 906 BCE | Turlojiske, Lithuania | View |
I4139 | Early Bronze Age Staro-Unetice Culture, Czech Republic | 2500 BCE | Velké Přílepy, Czech Republic | View |
I4145 | Bell Beaker Culture, Czech Republic | 2282 BCE | Knezeves, Czech Republic | View |
RISE489 | Chalcolithic Remedello Culture, Northern Italy | 2909 BCE | Lombardy. Remedello di Sotto, Italy | View |
RISE487 | Chalcolithic Remedello Culture, Northern Italy | 3485 BCE | Lombardy. Remedello di Sotto, Italy | View |
RISE486 | Early Bronze Age Remedello Culture, Northern Italy | 2136 BCE | Lombardy. Remedello di Sotto, Italy | View |
RISE479 | Middle Bronze Age Vatya Culture, Hungary | 2000 BCE | Erd 4, Hungary | View |
RISE373 | Early Bronze Age Maros Culture, Hungary | 1887 BCE | Szöreg-C (Sziv Utca), Hungary | View |
RISE247 | Middle Bronze Age Vatya Culture, Hungary | 1743 BCE | Százhalombatta-Földvár, Hungary | View |
RISE484 | Middle Bronze Age Vatya Culture, Hungary | 2000 BCE | Erd 4, Hungary | View |
RISE480 | Middle Bronze Age Vatya Culture, Hungary | 1700 BCE | Erd 4, Hungary | View |
RISE374 | Early Bronze Age Maros Culture, Hungary | 1872 BCE | Szöreg-C (Sziv Utca), Hungary | View |
RISE483 | Middle Bronze Age Vatya Culture, Hungary | 2000 BCE | Erd 4, Hungary | View |
RISE349 | Early Bronze Age Maros Culture, Hungary | 2034 BCE | Battonya Vörös Oktober, Hungary | View |
RISE371 | Early Bronze Age Maros Culture, Hungary | 2137 BCE | Szöreg-C (Sziv Utca), Hungary | View |
RISE254 | Middle Bronze Age Vatya Culture, Hungary | 2130 BCE | Százhalombatta-Földvár, Hungary | View |
I4144 | Bell Beaker Culture, Germany | 2573 BCE | Osterhofen-Altenmarkt, Germany | View |
RISE446 | Corded Ware Culture, Germany | 2662 BCE | Bergrheinfeld, Germany | View |
RISE471 | Bronze Age Germany | 1687 BCE | Untermeitingen, Germany | View |
RISE434 | Corded Ware Culture, Germany | 2880 BCE | Tiefbrunn, Germany | View |
RISE436 | Corded Ware Culture, Germany | 2869 BCE | Tiefbrunn, Germany | View |
RISE435 | Corded Ware Culture, Germany | 2865 BCE | Tiefbrunn, Germany | View |
RISE61 | Middle Neolithic B Denmark | 2848 BCE | Kyndelöse, Denmark | View |
RISE71 | Late Neolithic Denmark | 2197 BCE | Falshöj, Denmark | View |
RISE47 | Bronze Age Denmark | 1499 BCE | Sebber skole, Denmark | View |
RISE276 | Late Bronze Age Denmark | 789 BCE | Trundholm II, Denmark | View |
RISE21 | Bronze Age Denmark | 1426 BCE | Karlstrup, Denmark | View |
RISE42 | Late Neolithic Denmark | 2193 BCE | Marbjerg, Denmark | View |
I4137 | Early Slavic Period, Czech Republic | 660 CE | Brandysek, Czech Republic | View |
I5026 | Early Slavic Period, Czech Republic | 600 CE | Brandysek, Czech Republic | View |
I3423 | 393 BCE | Sabinka 2, Russia | View | |
I3425 | 1417 BCE | Sabinka 2, Russia | View | |
I10565 | 2889 BCE | Bateni, Russia | View | |
I4124 | 2459 BCE | Augsburg, Germany | View | |
I4132 | 2500 BCE | Augsburg, Germany | View | |
I4143 | 2456 BCE | Landau an der Isar, Germany | View | |
I4144 | 2573 BCE | Osterhofen-Altenmarkt, Germany | View | |
I4134 | 2500 BCE | Osterhofen-Altenmarkt, Germany | View | |
I4145 | 2282 BCE | Knezeves, Czech Republic | View | |
I4136 | 2800 BCE | Knezeves, Czech Republic | View | |
I5026 | 600 CE | Brandysek, Czech Republic | View | |
I4137 | 660 CE | Brandysek, Czech Republic | View | |
I4139 | 2500 BCE | Velké Přílepy, Czech Republic | View | |
I4130 | 2800 BCE | Moravská Nová Ves, Czech Republic | View | |
I13170 | 800 BCE | Velika Gruda, Montenegro | View | |
I10565 | 2889 BCE | Bateni, Russia | View | |
I4130 | 2800 BCE | Moravská Nová Ves, Czech Republic | View | |
I4136 | 2800 BCE | Knezeves, Czech Republic | View | |
I4124 | 2459 BCE | Augsburg, Germany | View | |
I4134 | 2500 BCE | Osterhofen-Altenmarkt, Germany | View | |
I4143 | 2456 BCE | Landau an der Isar, Germany | View | |
I4132 | 2500 BCE | Augsburg, Germany | View | |
RISE507.508.merge | 3323 BCE | River Kuyum, Russia | View | |
RISE1 | 2866 BCE | Oblaczkowo, Poland | View | |
RISE21 | 1426 BCE | Karlstrup, Denmark | View | |
RISE42 | 2193 BCE | Marbjerg, Denmark | View | |
RISE47 | 1499 BCE | Sebber skole, Denmark | View | |
RISE61 | 2848 BCE | Kyndelöse, Denmark | View | |
RISE71 | 2197 BCE | Falshöj, Denmark | View | |
RISE94 | 2623 BCE | Viby, Sweden | View | |
RISE97 | 2030 BCE | Fredriksberg, Sweden | View | |
RISE98 | 2278 BCE | L Beddinge 56, Sweden | View | |
RISE109 | 1959 BCE | Wojkowice, Poland | View | |
RISE139 | 2137 BCE | Chociwel, Poland | View | |
RISE145 | 2191 BCE | Polwica, Poland | View | |
RISE150 | 1886 BCE | Przeclawice, Poland | View | |
RISE154 | 1930 BCE | Szczepankowice, Poland | View | |
RISE174 | 433 CE | Oxie 7, Sweden | View | |
RISE175 | 1396 BCE | Abekås I, Sweden | View | |
RISE179 | 2015 BCE | Abekås I, Sweden | View | |
RISE207 | 1495 BCE | Ängamöllan, Sweden | View | |
RISE210 | 1436 BCE | Ängamöllan, Sweden | View | |
RISE240 | 2879 BCE | Sukhaya Termista I, Russia | View | |
RISE247 | 1743 BCE | Százhalombatta-Földvár, Hungary | View | |
RISE254 | 2130 BCE | Százhalombatta-Földvár, Hungary | View | |
RISE276 | 789 BCE | Trundholm II, Denmark | View | |
RISE349 | 2034 BCE | Battonya Vörös Oktober, Hungary | View | |
RISE371 | 2137 BCE | Szöreg-C (Sziv Utca), Hungary | View | |
RISE373 | 1887 BCE | Szöreg-C (Sziv Utca), Hungary | View | |
RISE374 | 1872 BCE | Szöreg-C (Sziv Utca), Hungary | View | |
RISE386 | 2335 BCE | Bulanovo, Russia | View | |
RISE391 | 2126 BCE | Tanabergen II, Kazakhstan | View | |
RISE392 | 2131 BCE | Stepnoe VII Cemetery, Russia | View | |
RISE394 | 1953 BCE | Bulanovo, Russia | View | |
RISE395 | 2008 BCE | Bol'shekaraganskii, Russia | View | |
RISE396 | 1196 BCE | Kapan, Armenia | View | |
RISE397 | 1049 BCE | Kapan, Armenia | View | |
RISE407 | 1118 BCE | Norabak, Armenia | View | |
RISE408 | 1212 BCE | Norabak, Armenia | View | |
RISE412 | 1201 BCE | Noratus, Armenia | View | |
RISE413 | 1919 BCE | Nerquin Getashen, Armenia | View | |
RISE416 | 1616 BCE | Nerquin Getashen, Armenia | View | |
RISE423 | 1407 BCE | Nerquin Getashen, Armenia | View | |
RISE431 | 2286 BCE | Leki Male, Poland | View | |
RISE434 | 2880 BCE | Tiefbrunn, Germany | View | |
RISE435 | 2865 BCE | Tiefbrunn, Germany | View | |
RISE436 | 2869 BCE | Tiefbrunn, Germany | View | |
RISE446 | 2662 BCE | Bergrheinfeld, Germany | View | |
RISE471 | 1687 BCE | Untermeitingen, Germany | View | |
RISE479 | 2000 BCE | Erd 4, Hungary | View | |
RISE480 | 1700 BCE | Erd 4, Hungary | View | |
RISE483 | 2000 BCE | Erd 4, Hungary | View | |
RISE484 | 2000 BCE | Erd 4, Hungary | View | |
RISE486 | 2136 BCE | Lombardy. Remedello di Sotto, Italy | View | |
RISE487 | 3485 BCE | Lombardy. Remedello di Sotto, Italy | View | |
RISE489 | 2909 BCE | Lombardy. Remedello di Sotto, Italy | View | |
RISE493 | 1518 BCE | Sabinka 2, Russia | View | |
RISE495 | 1400 BCE | Arban 1, Russia | View | |
RISE496 | 1416 BCE | Arban 1, Russia | View | |
RISE497 | 1400 BCE | Arban 1, Russia | View | |
RISE499 | 1400 BCE | Bystrovka, Russia | View | |
RISE500 | 1700 BCE | Kytmanovo, Russia | View | |
RISE502 | 1497 BCE | Bystrovka, Russia | View | |
RISE503 | 1731 BCE | Kytmanovo, Russia | View | |
RISE504 | 709 CE | Kytmanovo, Russia | View | |
RISE505 | 1862 BCE | Kytmanovo, Russia | View | |
RISE510 | 2848 BCE | Bateni, Russia | View | |
RISE511 | 2909 BCE | Bateni, Russia | View | |
RISE512 | 1488 BCE | Kytmanovo, Russia | View | |
RISE523 | 1531 BCE | Kapova cave, Russia | View | |
RISE524 | 1300 BCE | Kapova cave, Russia | View | |
RISE525 | 1300 BCE | Kapova cave, Russia | View | |
RISE546 | 3300 BCE | Temrta IV, Russia | View | |
RISE547 | 2886 BCE | Temrta IV, Russia | View | |
RISE548 | 3300 BCE | Temrta IV, Russia | View | |
RISE550 | 3335 BCE | Peshany V, Russia | View | |
RISE552 | 2846 BCE | Ulan V, Russia | View | |
RISE553 | 927 BCE | Afontova Gora, Russia | View | |
RISE554 | 1009 BCE | Afontova Gora, Russia | View | |
RISE555 | 2853 BCE | Stalingrad Quarry, Russia | View | |
RISE595 | 1200 BCE | Velika Gruda, Montenegro | View | |
RISE598 | 906 BCE | Turlojiske, Lithuania | View | |
RISE600 | 1000 BCE | Verh-Uimon, Russia | View | |
RISE601 | 1000 BCE | Verh-Uimon, Russia | View | |
RISE602 | 1000 BCE | Sary-Bel, Russia | View | |
RISE492 | Karasuk Culture, Russia | 393 BCE | Sabinka-2 (Republic of Khakassia, Beysky District), Russia | View |
RISE559 | Bell Beaker Culture, Lech Valley, Germany | 2459 BCE | Augsburg (Bavaria), Germany | View |
RISE562 | Bell Beaker Culture, Germany | 2456 BCE | Dingolfing-Landau (Bavaria, Landau an der Isar), Germany | View |
RISE563 | Bell Beaker Culture, Germany | 2573 BCE | Osterhofen-Altenmarkt (Lower Bavaria, Deggendorf, Osterhofen), Germany | View |
RISE564 | Bell Beaker Culture, Germany | 2500 BCE | Osterhofen-Altenmarkt (Lower Bavaria, Deggendorf, Osterhofen), Germany | View |
RISE566 | Bell Beaker culture | 2282 BCE | Kněževes (Středočeský kraj, okres Praha-západ), Czechia | View |
RISE567 | Bell Beaker culture | 2800 BCE | Kněževes (Středočeský kraj, okres Praha-západ), Czechia | View |
RISE568 | Early Slavic Culture of Bohemia | 600 CE | Brandýsek (Central Bohemian Region, Kladno District), Czechia | View |
RISE569 | Early Slavic Culture of Bohemia | 660 CE | Brandýsek (Central Bohemian Region, Kladno District), Czechia | View |
RISE577 | Early Bronze Age Únětice Culture | 2500 BCE | Velké-Přílepy (Středočeský kraj, okres Praha-západ), Czechia | View |
RISE586 | Únětice culture | 2800 BCE | Moravská-Nová-Ves (South Moravian Region, Břeclav District), Czechia | View |
RISE596 | Montenegrin Iron Age | 800 BCE | Velika Gruda, Montenegro | View |
Sample ID | Culture/Period | Date | Location | Action |
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I1656 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 1502 BCE | Katnaghbiur 1, Armenia | View |
I14813 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 2127 BCE | Tavshut, Armenia | View |
I17183 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 1398 BCE | Keti, Armenia | View |
I19340 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 1420 BCE | Karashamb Cemetery, Armenia | View |
I16120 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 1500 BCE | Dzori Gekh Archaeological complex, Armenia | View |
RISE423 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 1407 BCE | Nerquin Getashen, Armenia | View |
RISE416 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 1616 BCE | Nerquin Getashen, Armenia | View |
RISE413 | Middle Bronze Age Armenia | 1919 BCE | Nerquin Getashen, Armenia | View |
I19340 | 1420 BCE | Karashamb Cemetery, Armenia | View |
Ancient genetic admixture analysis compares the DNA profile of this individual (RISE423) with present-day reference populations. These results show what percentage of the individual's genetic makeup resembles ancient populations from different geographic regions.
Modern genetic admixture analysis compares the DNA profile of this individual (RISE423) with present-day reference populations. These results show what percentage of the individual's genetic makeup resembles modern populations from different geographic regions.
These results complement the ancient ancestry components shown in the previous section, offering a different perspective on the individual's genetic profile by comparing it with modern reference populations rather than prehistoric ancestral groups.
The G25 coordinates for the sample RISE423 are as follows. You can analyze its admixture using G25 Studio.
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Population genomics of Bronze Age Eurasia
The Bronze Age of Eurasia (around 3000-1000 BC) was a period of major cultural changes. However, there is debate about whether these changes resulted from the circulation of ideas or from human migrations, potentially also facilitating the spread of languages and certain phenotypic traits. We investigated this by using new, improved methods to sequence low-coverage genomes from 101 ancient humans from across Eurasia. We show that the Bronze Age was a highly dynamic period involving large-scale population migrations and replacements, responsible for shaping major parts of present-day demographic structure in both Europe and Asia. Our findings are consistent with the hypothesized spread of Indo-European languages during the Early Bronze Age. We also demonstrate that light skin pigmentation in Europeans was already present at high frequency in the Bronze Age, but not lactose tolerance, indicating a more recent onset of positive selection on lactose tolerance than previously thought.