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Into the Dust Archaeology
Episode 31 - Y for Y-Chromosomes and the Disc of Phaistos
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Jason
In this episode, Jason delves deeper into the field of genetics to explain the significance of Y-chromosomes for understanding ancient DNA. He also explores one of the biggest mysteries of the Bronze Age in the Eastern Mediterranean: the Disc of Phaistos. A relic of Minoan Civilizations, archaeologists can only guess as to its secrets.
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@Into_the-Dust_Arch