"The genetic data revealed a highly varied population. Some individuals had predominantly European ancestry, others North African, while many showed a mixture of both."
"The presence of individuals with Sub-Saharan African ancestry underscores the demographic changes following the Islamic conquest, as newcomers from North Africa and beyond settled alongside local populations."
A genetic study of ancient DNA from a medieval Islamic cemetery in Ibiza shows the island's population was more diverse than previously believed. The research indicates that Ibiza, part of the Islamic world since 902, was a significant urban center in al-Andalus by the twelfth century. The analysis of 13 individuals buried between the tenth and twelfth centuries revealed a mix of European and North African ancestries, along with Sub-Saharan African connections, highlighting the island's role in a broader Mediterranean network of migration and cultural exchange.
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