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Ancient Teeth Reveal Shift in Neolithic Mobility Trends

10/8/2025

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Scientific Reports analyzes ancient teeth from 71 individuals across five Syrian sites, showing early Neolithic communities shifted from isolation to higher mobility between 11,600 and 7,500 years ago.
Mobility increased in the Late Neolithic, with women more often relocating through marriage.
Funerary practices show growing ties to places and groups.
Tell Halula burials include locals and outsiders together, indicating openness.

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Story summary

Scientific Reports analyzes ancient teeth from 71 individuals across five Syrian sites, showing early Neolithic communities shifted from isolation to higher mobility between 11,600 and 7,500 years ago.
Mobility increased in the Late Neolithic, with women more often relocating through marriage.
Funerary practices show growing ties to places and groups.
Tell Halula burials include locals and outsiders together, indicating openness.