A new study challenges the traditional theory about the Jomon people of Japan, suggesting a single founding migration rather than multiple waves. The research, based on mitochondrial DNA analysis, indicates that regional diversity arose from internal division and local evolution within the archipelago.
This article discusses the origin and migration of Homo sapiens, the first modern humans. It covers their evolution, the development of language, and their migration out of Africa between 70,000 and 100,000 years ago. It also touches upon the environmental impacts of human migration.
