Study uncovers mysterious origins of ancient migrants who replaced Stonehenge builders

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Period12 Feb 2026

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  • TitleStudy uncovers mysterious origins of ancient migrants who replaced Stonehenge builders
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletThe Independent
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date12/02/26
    DescriptionArchaeologists have uncovered the origins of the Bell Beaker people who migrated to Britain and replaced all of the Neolithic Stonehenge builders within a century.

    DNA studies have previously revealed that around 2400BC, Britain experienced a huge demographic change following the migration of people linked to the Bell Beaker culture into Britain
    Producer/AuthorVishwam Sankaran
    URLhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/britain-immigrants-stonehenge-bell-beaker-b2918750.html
    PersonsMaria Pala
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