‘Genetic fossil’: intact DNA from woman who lived 7,200 years ago discovered in Indonesia

Skeleton of hunter-gatherer found in Leang Panninge cave sheds light on ancient human migration

Archaeologists have discovered ancient DNA in the remains of a woman who died 7,200 years ago in Indonesia, a find that challenges what was previously known about migration of early humans.

The remains, belonging to a teenager nicknamed Besse, were discovered in the Leang Panninge cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Initial excavations were undertaken in 2015.