Six people buried in a rare Viking Age grave reveal violence, family ties, and Baltic ancestry

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  Six people buried in a rare Viking Age grave reveal violence, family ties, and Baltic ancestry

  A rare ninth-century burial in Latvia revealed violence and family connections. Ancient DNA showed father and son relationships among the six individuals. Three men bore sharp-force injuries, suggesting a violent incident occurred. Genetic analysis placed the group closer to local Baltic populations. This unusual grave offers insights into Viking Age Semigallian life and kinship.

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