Ancient DNA Reveals Upton Lovell Shaman Was Female, Challenging Historical Beliefs

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27 July 2026 at 11:20 pm

Ancient DNA Reveals Upton Lovell Shaman Was Female, Challenging Historical Beliefs

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Ancient DNA analysis has revealed that the Upton Lovell Shaman, previously assumed to be male, was in fact a woman, challenging long-held assumptions in Bronze Age studies. This discovery is part of a broader trend where ancient DNA analysis is upending historical beliefs, including interactions between humans and Neanderthals and the appearance of early Britons.

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