Tracing the Origins of Early Americans: Four Waves of Migration from Siberia
Understanding the Evolution of Early American Languages
Recent linguistic research1 suggests that Indigenous people entered North America in at least four distinct waves between 12,000 and 24,000 years ago. This new model aligns with archaeological, climatological, and genetic data, indicating that the populations in early North America were both dynamic and diverse.
The Linguistic Landscape of the Americas
The…
