🧬 **Ancient genomic evidence uncovers a 6th-century cross-border couple between South Asia and East Asia**

"_For Li Dan, genetic analysis reveals a close relationship with modern Brahmins, supporting his Brahmin status and his biography as the progeny of Brahmanic descent. Alongside the eclectic archaeological culture, we believe Li Dan preserved his ethnic heritage while forming an integrated Chinese cultural identity._"

Du, P. et al. (2025) 'Ancient genomic evidence uncovers a 6th-century cross-border couple between South Asia and East Asia,' Journal of Archaeological Science Reports, 68, p. 105474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.105474.

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