Overview

• Researchers analyzed DNA from 39 individuals buried in Las Gobas, dating from the 6th to 11th centuries.
• Findings show the community practiced endogamy and remained genetically isolated despite regional upheavals.
• Evidence of violence and several zoonotic diseases, including smallpox, was discovered in the remains.
• The presence of smallpox challenges previous theories about its introduction to Iberia.
• The study integrates genetic, archaeological, and historical data to provide a comprehensive view of this unique community.