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Terrifying ‘Lake of Bones’ with Greek Connection: 800 Skeletons in Mountain Still a Mystery

High in the Indian Himalayas, Roopkund Lake, known as the ‘Skeleton Lake’, holds the remains of hundreds of mysterious individuals, including some with Mediterranean ancestry from as recent as 220 years ago. Despite extensive research, the reasons behind their journey and demise remain unsolved, adding to the lake’s eerie allure.

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How Genetics Revealed the Origins of the Ancient Greeks

Have you ever wondered what is so special about Greek DNA? Science suggests that the genetic heritage of the ancient Hellenes is truly unique. Research findings reveal that ancient Greek civilizations like the Minoans and Mycenaeans were of local origin and not brought from other regions. Despite invasions and migrations over thousands of years, modern Greeks have retained up to 80% of the Mycenaeans’ genetic material.