Elite Celtic Germany Eberdingen-Hochdorf Biegel HOC001c (515 BC)
mtDNA Haplogroup: J1b1a1
Y-DNA Haplogroup: R1b1a1b1a1 (P310/PF6546/S129)
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Deep Dive Elite Celtic Germany Eberdingen-Hochdorf Biegel
515 BC (HOC001c)
Total shared SNPs: 50806.0
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mtDNA: J1b1a1
Y-DNA: R1b1a1b1a1
Elite Celtic Lady of Ditzingen-Schoeckingen SCN001 (300 BC)
mtDNA Haplogroup: H3g
Genetic Distance: 12.449
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Elite Celtic Germany Eberdingen-Hochdorf Biegel515 BC HOC001c
In the fertile loess landscape northwest of Stuttgart, the Late Hallstatt burial mound of Hochdorf was unearthed, revealing a 60-meter-wide mound with a once majestic height of about 6 meters, now eroded due to centuries of agricultural activity. Excavated between 1977 and 1979, this site uncovered a central burial shaft, 11 meters square and 2.5 meters deep, leading to a well-constructed timber and stone chamber housing an elite mans final resting place. The chamber contained a bronze sofa, uniquely crafted and ornately decorated, where the remains of a muscular man, aged around 50, were found in a supine position. The man was no ordinary man - but a powerful ruler - between 1.8m and 1.84 meters tall making him the tallest person ever found in southern Germany from ancient times. His attire included gold-decorated shoes, a gold-sheet covered bronze belt, and a dagger sheathed in a similarly adorned scabbard, highlighting his high social status.
Surrounding him were nine large drinking horns and a dining set on a four wheeled iron plated wagon, suggesting communal rituals or feasts that might have accompanied his burial rites. Also found were tools for large animal sacrifices, a massive bronze cauldron from a Greek workshop adorned with lion figures, and filled with honey mead, emphasizing the graves ceremonial importance. The youngest of the secondary burials contained weapons and jewelry, pointing to the continued use of the mound for elite burials over generations. This archaeological treasure offers a vivid glimpse into the life and afterlife of a probable royal figure, whose burial not only signifies his own status but also reflects the broader cultural and social practices of Iron Age Germany
The graves luxurious contents, including a gold cauldron and a quiver of arrows, along with the preservation of high-quality textiles, indicate the mans significant political and religious influence during his lifetime. Radiocarbon dating places his burial around 530/520 BCE, making him the tallest Iron Age individual recorded in southern Germany at 1.80-1.84 meters in height. The mound also housed three secondary burials, each less ornate but telling of the eras burial customs and the social hierarchies of the time. One such burial, near the mounds edge, contained the remains of a man genetically linked to another elite individual, suggesting familial connections among the high-ranking members of society. Another grave nearby held an older male with minimal goods, portraying a stark contrast in burial wealth.
In 1951, amidst construction in Ditzingen-Schoeckingen, a well-furnished ancient grave was discovered beneath a barn, revealing the skeletal remains of a woman aged 20-40. Buried 0.4 meters under a walls foundation, her remains were positioned south-north, surrounded by large stone fragments, hinting at a ceremonial burial. Among the artifacts found were nine golden rings and multiple bronze pins adorned with gold and coral, notably crafting a lavish headdress that likely symbolized her status. The intricacy of her adornments continued with a coral-beaded necklace, enhanced by a large, segmented coral bead intricately joined with bronze pins. On her arms, she wore three golden bracelets with intricate designs, and her attire was complemented by a bronze ankle ring. Notably, she also sported three spiral arm bands with snake head ends, objects typically found in northern Italy and Slovenia, suggesting wide cultural connections.
mtDNA: J1b1a1Y-DNA: R1b1a1b1a1 (P310/PF6546/S129)Shared DNA: (Sample Quality: 6)
174 SNP chains (min. 60 SNPs) / 1274.67 cM
Largest chain: 1015 SNPs / 29.47 cM
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Elite Celtic Germany Eberdingen-Hochdorf Biegel HOC001c (515 BC)
mtDNA Haplogroup: J1b1a1
Y-DNA Haplogroup: R1b1a1b1a1 (P310/PF6546/S129)
Deep Dive Match! 100% closer than others who share this deep dive sample
Genetic Distance: 4.8998
Sample Match! 100% closer than other users
Elite Celtic Lady of Ditzingen-Schoeckingen SCN001 (300 BC)
mtDNA Haplogroup: H3g
Genetic Distance: 12.449
Sample Match! 93% closer than other users
Evidence for dynastic succession among early Celtic elites in Central Europe;
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-024-01888-7
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