Through genetic examinations, they also identified the bones of two other members of the Arpad dynasty, one probably being an uncle of King Ladislaus I (Saint Ladislaus) and the other a more distant relative.

According to the statement, the R-ARP genetic line, characteristic of the royal dynasty, was found in all the samples.

Four other persons with the same genetic characteristics were identified earlier, including kings Bela III and Ladislaus I.

The statement noted that the research was aimed at "providing a scientific basis" for the reburial of Hungarian kings and other, high-ranking personalities at a planned national shrine in Szekesfehervar, next to the site of a long-demolished coronation basilica.

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Photo: Wikipedia

Source: MTI – Hungary’s national news agency since 1881.

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