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Ancient DNA From a Korean Tomb Is Reframing a Brutal Silla-Era Burial Practice
A genetic study of 78 skeletons from a Korean cemetery is providing new evidence about sunjang, the practice of burying attendants with elites, and is offering a sharper picture of kinship and hierarchy in ancient Silla.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers analyzed DNA from 78 skeletons dating to Korea’s Three Kingdoms period.
- The study examines sunjang, a practice in which attendants were buried with elites.
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