hoe002, Western Hunter Gatherer genome, 23andme format

Western Hunter Gatherers inhabited Europe in the mesolithic period. WHGs relied heavily on hunting, fishing, and gathering as their primary means of subsistence. Their diet included large game animals like deer and aurochs, as well as smaller animals, fish, nuts, berries, and other foraged plants. They were highly mobile, constantly moving and migrating in search of resources. Temporary campsites near rivers, lakes, and forests were common.

  WHGs used microliths, small stone tools often used as components of composite tools like arrows or spears. These were crafted through precise flintknapping techniques. Bone, antler, and ivory were used to create tools, ornaments, and weapons such as harpoons, needles, and scrapers. The western hunter gatherers may have been the first European group to adopt basic ceramic technologies for cooking or storage. Artistic expressions included carvings, engravings, and portable art, such as figurines or decorated tools. Some rock art may also be attributed to WHG groups. Nets, fishhooks, and weirs were utilized for fishing, a significant food source for many groups living near water bodies.

   Archaeological evidence suggests WHGs traded materials like flint, shells, and amber across considerable distances, indicating a network of communication and exchange.