Researchers in Spain discovered the remains of a nobleman were that of a woman. Scientists hope this will challenge preconceived notions about women's roles in ancient societies. A team of researchers from the University of Seville used a new method of analyzing the sex of ancient remains. This was "at a time where no male attained a remotely comparable social position," the study notes. The scientists hoped their discovery would encourage other researchers to reevaluate preconceived notions about women's roles in ancient societies.

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Persons: Miguel Ángel Blanco, Ivory Lady, Leonardo García Sanjuán, García Sanjuán, wasn't Organizations: Service, ATLAS, University of Seville, AP, Ivory Locations: Spain, Wall, Silicon, Valencina, Western