Ancient Crossroads of Caucasian Societies: The Genetic and Cultural Evolution of Farmers and Hunter-Gatherers

Uncovering 6,000 years of genetic and cultural evolution in the Caucasus, where the paths of ancient farmers and hunter-gatherers diverged yet intertwined to reshape human history.

A groundbreaking study analyzing the DNA of 131 ancient individuals across the Caucasus region has revealed a deep genetic and cultural divide between populations north and south of the Caucasus Mountains. Spanning nearly 6,000 years, this research, published in Nature¹, showcases how some groups transitioned into farming societies while others maintaine…