Genetic study confirms large-scale Slavic migration reshaped Central and Eastern Europe in 6th-8th centuries
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Summary
Genetic analyses of genome-wide data from over 550 ancient individuals reveal that during the 6th-8th centuries CE, Eastern Germany, Poland/Ukraine, and the Northern Balkans experienced a major population shift, with over 80% of ancestry originating from eastern European newcomers. The study provides new insights into early medieval communities, regional diversity, and the scale of Slavic migration that reshaped Central and Eastern Europe.
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