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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Study uncovers mysterious origins of ancient migrants who replaced Stonehenge builders

Archaeologists have uncovered the origins of the Bell Beaker people who migrated to Britain and replaced all of the Neolithic Stonehenge builders within a century.

DNA studies have previously revealed that around 2400BC, Britain experienced a huge demographic change following the migration of people linked to the Bell Beaker culture into Britain.

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