A recent study published in Science unveils that the first settlers of the Americas originated from modern-day Russia around 20,000 to 30,000 years ago. The researchers demonstrate that the diverse languages and traditions of todayâs Indigenous peoples stem from these early groups, impacting genetic composition. This study sheds light on the genetic legacy of ancient populations, highlighting the urgency to preserve cultures, particularly those at risk, such as the Kawesqar people of Patagonia, whose cultural heritage threatens to vanish without concerted efforts.
The first people to colonize the Americas migrated from modern-day Russia about 20,000 to 30,000 years ago, linking their descendants to present-day Indigenous groups.
This genetic record is one of the last chances to preserve their legacy, highlighting the urgent case for the Kawesqar people of Patagonia.
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