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(Open Access)
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We revealed distinct genetic differentiation between the Central Plain and Shandong Longshan populations during the late Neolithic. For the newly reported ancient individuals from two Han Dynasty archaeological sites in Shandong (studied herein), most individuals from the Xujiacundong site exhibit admixture of these two Longshan-related ancestries specifically 93.8% Central Plain Longshan ancestry and 6.2% southeastern coastal China-related ancestry with the exception of one individual that carries exclusively local Shandong Longshan ancestry. In contrast, all samples from the Zhouhe site cluster genetically with the Central Plain Longshan populations. Collectively, these findings illustrate a diverse genetic landscape of the Shandong region during the Han Dynasty. Furthermore, these ancient populations had already exerted a profound genetic influence on modern Han groups in the surrounding areas. |
