Ancient DNA Proves Griffin Warrior Was Greek

 

Ancient DNA reveals the Bronze Age leader was from the region where his tomb was found. Credit: The Archeologist

By Nana Coupeau

In a remarkable new revelation, recent studies by the University of Cincinnati show that the Griffin Warrior was of Greek descent. The results, which the journal Science published, were part of a three-part study overseen by Harvard University, disputing previous claims that he was of outside origin.

“When we look at the rise of the Mycenaean civilization, ancient DNA supports the notion that it was a local phenomenon, not something imported from the outside,” said co-author Jack Davis. It was the UC Classics professor and department head who, along with his wife Sharon Stocker in 2015, unearthed the Griffin Warrior’s tomb.

Διαβάστε αναλυτικά το άρθρο στην ιστοσελίδα:greekreporter.com