Publications by authors named "Ximena Suarez Villagran"
Nat Ecol Evol
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Sambaqui societies, existing from 8,000 to 1,000 years ago along the Atlantic coast of South America, represent a unique archaeological phenomenon that is still poorly understood in terms of their origins and evolution.
- Research involving genome-wide data from 34 ancient individuals found that early Holocene hunter-gatherers did not show genetic ties to later populations, indicating minimal contribution to coastal groups.
- The study revealed genetic diversity among different Sambaqui communities, suggesting a more complex history of interaction between inland farmers and coastal societies than what is reflected in the archaeological records.
