New study shows Iron Age British women were key to social structures, managing land and property.

A new study reveals that in Iron Age Britain, women were central to social structures, with two-thirds of individuals in a Dorset cemetery tracing their lineage to a single maternal ancestor. Men often moved into these communities after marriage, indicating that women likely managed land and property. This finding suggests a more egalitarian society where women held significant influence, challenging traditional views of gender roles in ancient Britain.

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