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🧬 A 2025 University of Ferrara study analyzed 348 ancient genomes and found that 63–68% of ancient Europeans had dark skin. Pale skin was a minority trait (only 8%) and didn't become dominant until ~3,000 years ago—around the time Rome was founded! Early Romans were a diverse mosaic of people, including "Regal African" figures like Emperor Septimius Severus. 🏛️✨
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Dark skin was the predominant trait in Europe for tens of thousands of years, persisting well into the Iron Age (roughly 1200 BC – 500 AD), which covers the legendary founding of Rome.
Key findings from these DNA analyses include:
63% to 68% Prevalence: A study led by the University of Ferrara analyzed 348 ancient genomes and found that for most of European prehistory, 63% of individuals had dark skin, while only 8% had pale skin.
Timeline of Change: Light skin did not become the majority characteristic in Europe until roughly 3,000 years ago (around 1000 BC). This shift was much slower and more recent than previously believed.
The "Iron Age" Context: During the Iron Age—the era associated with Rome's mythical foundation (753 BC)—dark and intermediate skin tones were still as frequent as light skin, especially in regions like Italy and Spain.
Famous Examples: DNA from Cheddar Man (10,000 years ago) and Ötzi the Iceman (5,300 years ago) confirmed both had dark skin, with Ötzi's tone specifically described as darker than modern Southern Europeans.
The Diet Factor: Researchers suggest dark skin persisted because early Europeans likely obtained sufficient Vitamin D from their diets (such as fish), reducing the immediate evolutionary pressure to develop lighter skin for UV absorption.
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Yes, it is possible that some individuals among the early Celtic-speaking populations had darker or intermediate skin tones. The transition to the widespread pale skin characteristic of modern northern Europeans was a gradual process that occurred over millennia, involving multiple migrations and adaptations.
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