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Genomic history of ancient Andean civilisations analysed
A wide-scale study of the genomic history from pre-Columbian civilisations in the Andes has been conducted by an international team from the Harvard Medical School and University of California.
The research has revealed genetic distinctions between groups in nearby regions, population mixing within and beyond the Andes, surprising genetic continuity amid cultural upheaval, and ancestral cosmopolitanism among some of the region’s most well-known ancient civilizations.
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The analysis included representatives of iconic civilizations in the Andes from whom no genome-wide data had been reported before, including the Moche, Nasca, Wari, Tiwanaku and Inca.
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“The great majority of published ancient DNA studies to date have focused on western Eurasia,” he said. “This study in South America allows us to begin to discern at high resolution the detailed history of human movements in this extraordinarily important part of the world.”
More:
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2020/05/genomic-history-of-ancient-andean-civilisations-analysed/128495