Scandinavia's first farmers slaughtered hunter-gatherer population, DNA suggests
Genetic analysis of ancient remains indicates that when farming communities entered Scandinavia around 5,900 years ago, they largely replaced the existing hunter‑gatherer groups. The DNA shows a sharp decline in hunter‑gatherer ancestry, suggesting the newcomers may have used violent means to dominate the region, leading to a rapid demographic shift. Archaeological layers reveal new stone tools and farming implements aligning with the genetic turnover.