Canes Mesolithic Iberian 23andme format

Western hunter-gatherers (WHG) in Iberia, who thrived during the Mesolithic period (roughly 10,000 to 5,000 BCE), are a key focus in studies of prehistoric populations in Europe. These hunter-gatherer groups are genetically and culturally distinct from other early Europeans, sharing ancestry with populations who lived in Western and Central Europe before the advent of farming. Key archaeological and genetic findings from this region offer insight into their lifestyles, adaptations, and interactions with later agricultural societies.