Neolithic genomic data from southern France showcase intensified interactions with hunter-gatherer communities.

ABSTRACT: Archaeological research shows that the dispersal of the Neolithic took a more complex turn when reaching western Europe, painting a contrasted picture of interactions between autochthonous hunter-gatherers (HGs) and incoming farmers. In order to clarify the mode, the intensity, and the regional variability of biological exchanges implied in these processes, we report new palaeogenomic data from Occitanie, a key region in Southern France. Genomic data from 28 individuals originating from six sites spanning from c. 5,500 to c. 2,500 BCE allow us to characterize regional patterns of ancestries throughout the Neolithic period. Results highlight major differences between the Mediterranean and Continental Neolithic expansion routes regarding both migration and interaction processes. High proport

SUBMITTER: Arzelier A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9667241 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature