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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Clive on November 28, 2010, 21:43

Title: Hunt for Roman legion reaches China
Post by: Clive on November 28, 2010, 21:43

Genetic testing of villagers in a remote part of China has shown that nearly two thirds of their DNA is of Caucasian origin, lending support to the theory that they may be descended from a 'lost legion' of Roman soldiers.
 

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-11/20/content_11581539.htm

MORE ON THE LOST LEGION OF ROMAN SOLDIERS (http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/archive/index.php/t-37148.html)

Title: Re: Hunt for Roman legion reaches China
Post by: sam on November 28, 2010, 23:04

nice.

Title: Re: Hunt for Roman legion reaches China
Post by: GillE on November 28, 2010, 23:23

The evidence isn't conclusive - that part of China is on the Silk Road which has been travelled by Caucasian traders for centuries.

Title: Re: Hunt for Roman legion reaches China
Post by: Clive on November 29, 2010, 08:03

By no means conclusive Gill.  Nevertheless an interesting speculation.   :D