During the study, scientists from the University of Seville (Spain) found that the ruler of the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula in the Eneolithic period (from 3500 to 1700 BC) was a woman. The results of the research were published in a scientific journal. scientific reports.
Anthropologists have studied a single tomb in the tomb of Montelirio Tolos (Spain), where the most influential and noble person who lived on the Iberian Peninsula during the Copper Age (3500 to 1700 BC) rested. After opening the tomb, the researchers performed a peptide analysis in the mummy’s tooth enamel to check for the presence of amelogenin, a protein that forms sex dimorphic enamel. That is, scientists detected the presence of the AMELX gene, which produces amelogenin and located on the X chromosome, in tooth enamel, but did not find the AMELY gene, which is found only in males. As a result, the researchers concluded that this tomb belonged to a woman.
Scientists believe this discovery allows for a different interpretation of other finds at Montelirio. In other words, there is a two-room tomb 100 meters south of the only tomb with a female mummy. 25 people were buried in it: 20 – in a large room, two – in a small room, and three more – in the corridor. All burials are after the only one.
ancient scientists rebuilt Appearance of one of the first Christian women among the Anglo-Saxon elite.
Source: Gazeta
Barbara Dickson is a seasoned writer for “Social Bites”. She keeps readers informed on the latest news and trends, providing in-depth coverage and analysis on a variety of topics.