Genetic Continuity
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Nick Szabo· 2025-11-14 21:56
RT Angelo Plume (@poxesfoxes)According to a recent genetic analysis, there is substantial genetic similarity among the modern inhabitants of Umbria 🇮🇹 and the region's ancient, pre-Roman inhabitants, along with evidence of significant genetic continuity in the region from pre-Roman times to the present day with regards to mitochondrial DNA.Pliny the Elder considered the Umbri to be "the oldest in Italy." ...