Da Vinci Family Tomb Archaeological Excavation
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Source: ScienceDaily
Archaeological excavations are underway at the Da Vinci family tomb located at the Church of Santa Croce in Vinci. The site is believed to contain remains of Leonardo da Vinci's relatives, including his grandfather and half-brothers. The project aims to recover and analyze ancient DNA to compare with living descendants and potentially reconstruct Leonardo's genetic profile.
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- Under Construction
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Vinci, Tuscany, Italy
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ScienceDaily
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Description | Archaeological excavations are underway at the Da Vinci family tomb located at the Church of Santa Croce in Vinci. The site is believed to contain remains of Leonardo da Vinci's relatives, including his grandfather and half-brothers. The project aims to recover and analyze ancient DNA to compare with living descendants and potentially reconstruct Leonardo's genetic profile. |
Original sector | Archaeological Infrastructure |
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Country | Italy |
State | Tuscany |
City | Vinci |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education |
Article published date | 2026-05-07 |
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