After 20 years of meticulous research, forensic scientists have confirmed that human remains discovered in the Cathedral of Seville, Spain, belong to the legendary explorer Christopher Columbus. This finding, reported by The Daily Express, resolves a 500-year-old mystery that has puzzled historians for centuries.
Columbus, who died in 1506, had his remains moved multiple times, leaving uncertainty about his final resting place. However, thanks to modern DNA analysis, researchers have been able to trace his remains and confirm their authenticity by comparing the DNA with his descendants and relatives.
“Today it has been possible to verify it with new technologies, so that the previous partial theory that the remains in Seville belong to Christopher Columbus has been definitively confirmed,” said Miguel Lorente, the forensic scientist leading the investigation.
The tomb in the Cathedral of Seville has long been speculated as Columbus’ final resting place. However, it wasn’t until 2003 that Lorente, alongside historian Marcial Castro, was able to open the tomb and examine the unidentified bones. At the time, DNA technology was not advanced enough to draw definitive conclusions from the samples, but further research has now delivered clear results. Using the DNA of Columbus’ brother Diego and son Hernando, who were also buried at the Seville Cathedral, scientists finally achieved a match.
This revelation is set to air in the documentary Columbus DNA: The Genuine Origin on Spain’s national broadcaster, TVE, on Saturday. In addition to confirming the location of Columbus’ remains, the show will address another contentious issue: the explorer’s nationality, a matter that has also been debated over the years.
The program will delve into the details of this groundbreaking research, shedding light on the life and legacy of one of history’s most famous figures.
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