Bronze Age 'Shaman' Previously Thought to Be a Male Metalworker Actually Identified as a Woman

New DNA analysis has revealed that the 4,000-year-old Bronze Age skeleton, once thought to be male, was actually female, challenging long-held beliefs about societal roles in ancient Britain. The burial, known as the Upton Lovell Shaman, was associated with high-status grave goods, including gold and other metal tools, indicating this individual was a notable metalworker. Genetic testing confirmed her sex as female, despite bone analysis suggesting otherwise, and her stature was similar to that of men from the period, which previously led to assumptions of male identity. This discovery questions assumptions about gender and social status in prehistoric societies and highlights the symbolic importance of metalworking.

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