The Maya civilization has been extensively studied through archaeology and ancient DNA research, but current findings show a complex population history rather than a single “strange” or unexplained genetic story.
Recent genetic studies of ancient Maya remains have provided valuable insight into the population history of Mesoamerica, revealing that the Maya were not a single isolated group but part of a broader network of Indigenous populations that evolved over thousands of years. DNA analysis from skeletal remains and archaeological sites shows continuity with modern Indigenous … Read more