Abstract:

Historical migration activities have played a crucial role in the exchange and dissemination of populations and cultures, leading to significant cultural transformations in certain regions. Previous research has often focused on historical documents and archaeological materials, with less emphasis on integrating genetic evidence for a more comprehensive analysis. The Shengjizui cemetery, located in Bishan District, Chongqing, is characterized by its row-style stone chamber tombs and has yielded numerous burial artifacts and human remains. In this study, we conducted a comparative analysis of some of the burial artifacts unearthed from the Shengjizui cemetery with those from tombs in the same region and period, determining that the cemetery dates back to the mid to late Ming Dynasty. The results also revealed that the granary jar culture of the Shengjizui population was influenced by the Huguang region. Furthermore, the analysis of uniparental genetic markers from human bone samples indicated that the cemetery was likely a clan burial site predominantly featuring the paternal genetic lineage D1ala1a1b-Z31611, while the maternal lineage was more akin to the Han population in Southeastern China. By combining archaeological typological comparisons with historical literature, these findings suggest that the Shengjizui population was influenced by migration activities during the Ming Dynasty, providing valuable genetic evidence for the study of local and migration history in Southwest China.

Key words: migration activities, uniparental genetic markers, archaeological typology, Shengjizui