Dynamic changes in genomic and social structures in third millennium BCE central Europe

Papac L, Ernee M, Dobes M, Langova M, Rohrlach AB, Aron F, Neumann GU, Spyrou MA, Rohland N, Veleminsky P, Kuna M, Brzobohata H, Culleton B, Daněček D, Danielisova A, Dobisikova M, Hlozek J, Kennett DJ, Klementova J, Kostka M, Kristuf P, Kucharik M, Hlavova JK, Limbursky P, Malykova D, Mattiello L, Pecinovska M, Petriscakova K, Pruchova E, Stranska P, Smejtek L, Spacek J, Sumberova R, Svejcar O, Trefny M, Vavra M, Kolar J, Heyd V, Krause J, Pinhasi R, Reich D, Schiffels S, Haak W (2021)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

Book Volume: 7

Journal Issue: 35

DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abi6941

Abstract

Europe’s prehistory oversaw dynamic and complex interactions of diverse societies, hitherto unexplored at detailed regional scales. Studying 271 human genomes dated ~4900 to 1600 BCE from the European heartland, Bohemia, we reveal unprecedented genetic changes and social processes. Major migrations preceded the arrival of “steppe” ancestry, and at ~2800 BCE, three genetically and culturally differentiated groups coexisted. Corded Ware appeared by 2900 BCE, were initially genetically diverse, did not derive all steppe ancestry from known Yamnaya, and assimilated females of diverse backgrounds. Both Corded Ware and Bell Beaker groups underwent dynamic changes, involving sharp reductions and complete replacements of Y-chromosomal diversity at ~2600 and ~2400 BCE, respectively, the latter accompanied by increased Neolithic-like ancestry. The Bronze Age saw new social organization emerge amid a ≥40% population turnover.

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Prague City Museum / Muzeum hlavního města Prahy Czech Republic (CZ) Universität Wien / University of Vienna Austria (AT) Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e.V. (MPG) / Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science Germany (DE) Harvard University United States (USA) (US) Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (ASCR) / Akademie věd České republiky (AVČR) Czech Republic (CZ) Helsingin yliopisto / University of Helsinki Finland (FI) Municipal Museum in Celakovice / Městské muzeum v Čelákovicích Czech Republic (CZ) Central Bohemian Archaeological Heritage Institute / NPÚ, ÚOP středních Čech v Praze Czech Republic (CZ) Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) United States (USA) (US) Central Bohemian Museum in Roztoky near Prague Czech Republic (CZ) Labrys, o.p.s. Czech Republic (CZ) University of California United States (USA) (US) University of West Bohemia (UWB) Czech Republic (CZ) Institute for Preservation of Archaeological Heritage of Northwest Bohemia Czech Republic (CZ) National Museum / Národní muzeum Czech Republic (CZ) University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice / Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích Czech Republic (CZ)

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APA:

Papac, L., Ernee, M., Dobes, M., Langova, M., Rohrlach, A.B., Aron, F.,... Haak, W. (2021). Dynamic changes in genomic and social structures in third millennium BCE central Europe. Science Advances, 7(35). https://dx.doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abi6941

MLA:

Papac, Luka, et al. "Dynamic changes in genomic and social structures in third millennium BCE central Europe." Science Advances 7.35 (2021).

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