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As more ancient genomes from the relevant period and region are sequenced, the picture may be refined.
It is possible that a small contribution from her population will be detected in future larger datasets.
The pigmentation inferences — dark skin, dark eyes, dark hair — are probabilistic inferences from genetic variants associated with these traits in modern populations.
They are well-supported by the genomic evidence and consistent with what is known about the pigmentation of other ancient European hunter-gatherers.
But they are not absolute determinations, and variation within the likely range cannot be excluded.