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flag Ancient Turkish city's DNA reveals women likely ruled, challenging views on gender roles.

flag Analysis of 9,000-year-old DNA from the ancient Turkish city of Çatalhöyük suggests it was ruled by women. flag Researchers found that maternal lineage was key, with daughters staying in the family home and sons leaving. flag Females were buried with more grave goods than males, indicating they had significant social status and control over property. flag This discovery, published in Science, challenges traditional views on gender roles in ancient societies.

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