Ancient Mongolian Cemetery Reveals Power Mattered More Than Blood Ties | Ancient Origins

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A new archaeological and genetic study of the Xiongnu Tamir necropolis in Mongolia shows that social status and power dictated burial placement more than blood ties.

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