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Were the builders of Stonehenge black?

5 March 2025

2:57 AM

5 March 2025

2:57 AM

In recent years the study of human ancient DNA – extracted from excavated remains rather than living people – has become so popular that scientists are trying to clamp down on the number of samples taken from long-dead individuals.

The research keeps coming, however, and it can be hard to keep up.

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