A fascinating discovery in southwest England reveals a Celtic tribe, the Durotriges, living 2,000 years ago with a unique social structure.
Unlike many societies where women married and moved, the Durotriges practiced matrilocality, meaning women stayed in their birth communities.
DNA analysis of 57 individuals confirmed this matrilineal system, a first in European prehistory, showcasing a remarkably strong maternal lineage.
The study, published in Nature, suggests that men predominantly migrated to join their wives' families, highlighting women's prominent social standing.
