The Paradigm Has Shifted.
- Two-wave migration—northward then southward—is a characteristic feature of Eastern Asia. The term “ancient Mongoloid” is outdated and misleading, as it oversimplifies the complex population dynamics of early human migrations in the region.
- The direct or indirect relationships among groups A, B, C, D, and the first South American natives are a critical theme. Understanding these connections is essential for unraveling the peopling of the Americas.
―RSaPJ