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The evolution of European skin color/ Dark pigment was widespread until 3,000 years ago
2025-06-15 14:38:49 / MISTERE&KURIOZITETE
For thousands of years, the appearance of the European we know today has undergone profound transformations. A new international study, based on the analysis of 348 ancient genomes, reveals that until 3,000 years ago, dark skin was dominant from Spain, Italy to Russia.
During the Paleolithic Era, 45,000-13,000 BC, almost all Europeans had dark skin. But over time, blue eyes began to appear, especially in the north, while fair skin and hair became more common, especially after migrations from Anatolia 10,000-4,000 BC.
Interbreeding with Neanderthals, who settled in Europe 500,000 years ago, also played a role. According to researchers, Neanderthal genes, which are still found in Europeans today, contributed to the lightening of skin, eyes, and hair.
While from the Iron Age onwards, light skin became dominant, as a result of genetic adaptation to lower light and the need to produce vitamin D.
Today, 3% of the DNA carried by Europeans comes from Neanderthals, and no other indigenous population on other continents has this genetic imprint.
Evidence that our genetic past lives within us, shaping our appearance, health, and even our adaptation to the environment.
The Europe we know today... has undergone transformations that refer to a millennia-long process, where nature, genetics, and migrations have left their mark.
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