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Ancient 'Margaux Woman' Revealed: A Mesolithic Beauty

6/30/2025

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Researchers at Ghent University have brought the "Margaux woman" back to life, revealing her striking features from 10,500 years ago. This Mesolithic hunter-gatherer, hailing from Belgium's Meuse Valley, likely had captivating blue or light eyes and medium-toned skin, shedding light on the rich diversity of skin pigmentation in post-ice age Western Europe.

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Researchers at Ghent University have brought the "Margaux woman" back to life, revealing her striking features from 10,500 years ago. This Mesolithic hunter-gatherer, hailing from Belgium's Meuse Valley, likely had captivating blue or light eyes and medium-toned skin, shedding light on the rich diversity of skin pigmentation in post-ice age Western Europe.