Unveiling the Crucial Role of the Persian Plateau in Early Human Migration Out of Africa
Scientists have long puzzled over where early humans resided after leaving Africa and before spreading across Eurasia. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Padova, in collaboration with other institutions, has identified the Persian Plateau as a crucial hub during the initial phases of Eurasian colonization. By integrating genetic evidence with paleoecological models, the study pinpointed the area as the likely homeland of all early Eurasians, shedding light on 20,000 years of shared history between Europeans, East Asians, Native Americans, and Oceanians. This discovery opens new doors for archaeological and palaeoanthropological research and provides insight into the complex biocultural events that occurred between 60,000 and 40,000 years ago.