A man buried in Germany in the Middle Bronze Age era

OTTM_154
Portrait reconstruction
Disclaimer: The portrait shown is a speculative reconstruction and not the actual face of the ancient sample. It represents an artistic interpretation based on archaeological data.
Specimen Details
Sample ID:
OTTM_154
Date:
1943 BCE - 1543 BCE
Biological Sex:
Male
mtDNA:
H3
Y-DNA:
CT
Cultural Period:
Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany
Location
Country:
Germany
Locality:
Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter
Coordinates:
48.2252, 10.8498
Map Location
Historical Timeline
Description

The Middle Bronze Age in the Lech Valley, located in present-day Bavaria, Germany, is a significant period within the central European Bronze Age, roughly spanning from 1600 to 1200 BCE. This era is characterized by considerable advancements in metallurgy, trade, societal organization, and cultural development.

Geography and Environment:

The Lech Valley is strategically situated along the river Lech, which flows northwards from the Alps towards the Danube River. This geographic position provides a fertile landscape, supporting agriculture and making it an attractive location for settlement. The valley also serves as a natural corridor for trade and migration, linking the Alpine region with the broader European landscape.

Metallurgy and Craftsmanship:

The Middle Bronze Age in the Lech Valley witnessed significant advancements in metalworking techniques. Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, played a crucial role not only in tool and weapon manufacture but also in crafting decorative and ceremonial objects. Artisans in the region developed sophisticated methods for casting and shaping bronze, evidenced by the discovery of intricate tools, weapons such as swords and axes, and ornate jewelry.

These skills indicate a deep understanding of metallurgy and suggest that the Lech Valley was part of a broader network of trade and cultural exchange, facilitating access to raw materials like tin, which were not locally available.

Economy and Trade:

The Lech Valley economy during the Middle Bronze Age was primarily agrarian, with a strong emphasis on farming and animal husbandry. Settlements were likely organized around fertile lands suitable for growing cereals and other crops. The presence of animal bones in archaeological digs points to the importance of cattle, sheep, and goats, both for subsistence and as economic resources.

Trade networks were extensive, connecting the valley to distant regions. Evidence of non-local materials such as amber and certain types of pottery suggests active trade connections with cultures as far afield as the Baltic and the Mediterranean. The Lech Valley's location made it a key node in these networks, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultural practices.

Social Structure and Settlement:

During the Middle Bronze Age, there was a noticeable shift towards more complex social structures within the Lech Valley. This period saw the emergence of hierarchical societies, as indicated by burial practices and settlement patterns. Large fortified settlements and smaller satellite communities suggest an organized society capable of coordinated construction efforts and defense strategies.

Grave goods found in burial sites also testify to social stratification, with wealthier individuals interred with elaborate artifacts and weaponry. Such burial customs highlight the presence of social elites or leaders possibly responsible for controlling trade, religious rituals, and political alliances.

Culture and Religion:

The culture of the Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley is deeply intertwined with the broader Urnfield culture, which is characterized by the practice of cremation and the burial of ashes in urns. This transition from inhumation to cremation reflects evolving spiritual beliefs and funerary customs.

Artifacts such as pottery, figurines, and ceremonial items provide insight into the cultural and religious lives of the Lech Valley inhabitants. These objects often bear decorative elements, including geometric patterns and intricate motifs, indicating a rich aesthetic tradition with possible symbolic or ritual significance.

Conclusion:

The Middle Bronze Age in the Lech Valley represents a period of cultural sophistication, technological advancement, and increased social complexity. This era saw significant developments in metallurgy, agriculture, and trade, marking the Lech Valley as an essential player in the cultural landscape of Central Europe. Its people were part of a dynamic network of interactions that shaped the region's history and laid foundations for subsequent cultural evolutions leading into the Late Bronze Age and beyond.

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OBKR_73 Early Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 2027 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
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AITI_40 1883 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_50 1926 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_86 1894 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
OTTM_141A 1671 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_154 1943 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
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AITI_77B 1890 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
AITI_92 1890 BCE Kleinaitingen - Gewerbegebiet Nord, Germany View
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ALT_2 2600 BCE Althausen, Germany View
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ALT_4 2573 BCE Althausen, Germany View
AMP_1 2473 BCE Königsbrunn-Ampack, Germany View
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OBKR_2 2026 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_47 2139 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_50 2114 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_66 2029 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_67 2026 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_73 2027 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_81 2027 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_86 2035 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_93 2112 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_95 2029 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_96 2016 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OBKR_9A 2026 BCE Königsbrunn - Obere Kreuzstraße (Baugebiet 110), Germany View
OTTM_142 1687 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_151ind2 1617 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_152 1620 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
POST_1 2027 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_12 2193 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_131 2127 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_32 2034 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_35 2035 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
POST_99 2133 BCE Haunstetten - Postillionstraße, Germany View
UNTA58_147 2035 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA58_152 2011 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA58_68Sk2 2468 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 58-62, Germany View
UNTA85_1336 2463 BCE Haunstetten - Unterer Talweg 85 I (northern group), Germany View
WEHR_1193 1947 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1414 2026 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1415adult 2014 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1474 2030 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1564 2021 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
WEHR_1586 1952 BCE Wehringen - Hochfeld, Germany View
OTTM_142 1687 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_152 1620 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_151ind2 1617 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
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OTTM_141 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1672 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
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OTTM_151ind2 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1617 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
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OTTM_84 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1622 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
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OTTM_156 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1606 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_154 Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1943 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
OTTM_141A Middle Bronze Age Lech Valley, Germany 1671 BCE Oberottmarshausen - Kiesgrube Lauter, Germany View
Ancient Genetic Admixture

Ancient genetic admixture analysis compares the DNA profile of this individual (OTTM_154) with present-day reference populations. These results show what percentage of the individual's genetic makeup resembles ancient populations from different geographic regions.

Neolithic Farmers 43%
Western Steppe Pastoralists 32%
European Hunter-Gatherers 19%
Ancient Asians 3%
Ancient Native Americans 2%
Modern Genetic Admixture

Modern genetic admixture analysis compares the DNA profile of this individual (OTTM_154) with present-day reference populations. These results show what percentage of the individual's genetic makeup resembles modern populations from different geographic regions.

These results complement the ancient ancestry components shown in the previous section, offering a different perspective on the individual's genetic profile by comparing it with modern reference populations rather than prehistoric ancestral groups.

Europe 77%
Southern European 61%
Iberian 39.3%
Italian 12.1%
Sardinian 10.0%
Northwestern European 15%
Northwestern European 9.4%
Finnish 6.1%
Asia 18%
Northern West Asian 16%
Cypriot 10.4%
Anatolian 5.4%
Northern Asian 2%
Siberian 2.0%
Africa 5%
North African 5%
North African 4.1%
Egyptian 0.5%
America 1%
America 1%
Native American 0.8%
G25 Coordinates

The G25 coordinates for the sample OTTM_154 are as follows. You can analyze its admixture using G25 Studio.

OTTM_154,0.1126701,0.13289308,0.03138438,-0.0147365,0.03439338,-0.01022138,-0.00202036,0.0040638,0.02367816,0.03648072,-0.00177818,0.00761938,-0.01288566,-0.0107959,-0.00162162,-0.0001955,-0.00568206,-0.002151,-0.0045467,-0.00432258,0.00466354,0.00541424,-0.01398504,-0.00959914,0.00145956
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Scientific Papers References
Kinship-based social inequality in Bronze Age Europe
Authors:
Mittnik A, Massy K, Knipper C
Abstract:

Revealing and understanding the mechanisms behind social inequality in prehistoric societies is a major challenge. By combining genome-wide data, isotopic evidence, and anthropological and archaeological data, we have gone beyond the dominating supraregional approaches in archaeogenetics to shed light on the complexity of social status, inheritance rules, and mobility during the Bronze Age. We applied a deep microregional approach and analyzed genome-wide data of 104 human individuals deriving from farmstead-related cemeteries from the Late Neolithic to the Middle Bronze Age in southern Germany. Our results reveal individual households, lasting several generations, that consisted of a high-status core family and unrelated low-status individuals; a social organization accompanied by patrilocality and female exogamy; and the stability of this system over 700 years.

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