this is really interesting
he was found in current day serbia when it was under control by romans
@Khaem @EyiPunter
Remains of a 16 year old Somali boy found in Ancient Roman city
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this is really interesting
he was found in current day serbia when it was under control by romans
@Khaem @EyiPunter
Wasn't he a Nubian? We had a thread about it
1st century Nubian mercenary genome from Serbia (Roman Empire)
A new ancient genome study. It was focused on Serbia, but a Nubian mercenary was detected. He clusters near modern Nubians and North Sudanese Arabs. He carried haplogroup E-V32 (common in Somalis). Can we please stop this false meme that before Islam Nubians and North Sudan were like Dinkas...
www.somalispot.com
This was discussed before, most likely someone who was from an affluent family. The study suggests he didn't grow up in the Roman empire due to his dietary habits during early childhood.
I personally would rule out him being a slave or solider, he was either a merchant or a rich foreigner just traveling through the empire. He was buried with luxurious artifacts.
I personally would rule out him being a slave or solider, he was either a merchant or a rich foreigner just traveling through the empire. He was buried with luxurious artifacts.
