Ancient DNA Analysis Confirms Wiltshire's Upton Lovell Shaman Was Female

Archaeology

15 July 2026 at 5:21 am

Ancient DNA Analysis Confirms Wiltshire's Upton Lovell Shaman Was Female

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Summary

Ancient DNA analysis has revealed that the Upton Lovell Shaman, a Bronze Age individual previously assumed to be male and depicted as a bearded spiritual leader, was in fact female. This 4,000-year-old skeleton, found with significant artifacts, is considered one of Britain's most important Bronze Age burials.

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