Conclusions

Abstract

Abstract Chapter 9 wraps up the volume by summarizing the main ideas discussed in the previous eight chapters. It emphasizes the significance and necessity of collaborative efforts among geneticists, archaeologists, historians, anthropologists, and other experts in exploring ancient demography in order to achieve a comprehensive understanding of ancient populations and their evolution over time. It also shows how in re-evaluating population estimates and presenting new data-backed findings, our research sheds light on the crucial role of demographics in cultural, economic, and social changes during the Roman conquest and subsequent colonial processes, up to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the region. Lastly, our conclusions point out that there is still much work to do, and further research and expansion of datasets and sources are necessary. The book aims to initiate the demographic debate for Hispania Citerior/Tarraconensis and the Iberian peninsula, paving the way for future studies and nuanced interpretations.