DNA reveals “stout man” gold worker was a woman

River pebbles from Devon Cornwall with gold traces. (Wiltshire Museum via SWNS)

By Filipa Gaspar

A gold-worker from the time of Stonehenge, thought to have been a "stout man", has been revealed to be a woman - after new DNA evidence.

DNA reveals “stout man” gold worker was a woman

Fossil sponge cups - contained ochre for posihing. (Wiltshire Museum via SWNS)

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(Wiltshire Museum via SWNS)

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