Study of early Indians reveals deep connections to the past from "summary" of Early Indians by Tony Joseph
The history of the Indian subcontinent is a tapestry woven with threads of migration, mixing, and adaptation. For centuries, scholars and archaeologists have grappled with uncovering the origins of the diverse peoples who call this region home. Recent genetic studies have shed new light on the deep connections between modern-day Indians and their ancient ancestors. Through meticulous analysis of DNA samples from various Indian populations, researchers have traced the ancestry of today's Indians back to a group of hunter-gatherers who arrived in the subcontinent over 65,000 years ago. These early settlers mixed with waves of migrants from other regions, such as the Middle East and Central Asia, leading to the diverse genetic makeup of present-day Indians. The genetic evidence also challenges long-held theories about the origins of the caste system in India. Contrary to the belief that caste divisions were established by the Aryans thousands of years ago, genetic studies suggest that the caste system as we know it today began to take shape only around 2,000 years ago. This revelation ...
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