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Ancient DNA Solves an Anglo-Saxon Burial Mystery, Revealing a Brother and Sister Buried Together
Key Takeaways
- Ancient DNA confirmed that two children in an Anglo-Saxon double burial were siblings
- Confirmed biological family links are rare in Anglo-Saxon burial contexts
- Researchers suggest the pair may have died close together, possibly from infectious disease
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