Two Waves Overturn the Theory! The established theory of “The First Americans” is undergoing a major revision based on the latest research.
The traditional academic mainstream overly emphasized the later wave, focusing on the quantitative dominance of the inland hunter-gatherers (ANA-related B). As a result, the chronological precedence demonstrated by Population-Y in South America has been underestimated. The true understanding requires acknowledging the multi-wave arrival and dispersal via the coastal route.
“Dual Definition of the First Americans.”
1. **Chronological Precursor: The Zero Wave (Ancestor-related A) **is a Circum-Pacific marine-adapted lineage linked to South American Population-Y. This Ancestor-related A is also suggested to have deep ties with the Aomori-Hokkaido Ancestor-related lineage (PAHK).
2. **Quantitative and Cultural Foundation: The Mainstream Wave (ANA-related B) **constitutes the widespread and major ancestry of Native Americans. They are a mixed group of North Eurasians who dispersed after a Standstill in Beringia.
It is also pointed out that the dispersal timing of this Wave B is highly likely not to align with the 22,000 BP footprints found in New Mexico.
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