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Settlement of the Americas: A New Prehistory

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The peopling of the Americas has long been a subject of fascination and debate. For centuries, the dominant theory has been that humans first arrived in the Americas via the Bering Strait during the last Ice Age, around 13,000 to 14,000 years ago. This theory has been supported by archaeological evidence of stone tools and other artifacts found in North America, as well as genetic evidence suggesting that Native Americans are descended from a single ancestral population that migrated from Asia.

In recent years, however, a growing body of evidence has challenged the Bering Strait theory. Archaeological discoveries have uncovered evidence of human habitation in the Americas that predates the last Ice Age, and genetic studies have identified genetic diversity among Native American populations that cannot be explained by a single migration event. These findings have led some researchers to propose new theories about the settlement of the Americas, which suggest that humans may have arrived in the Americas much earlier than previously thought, and that multiple migrations may have occurred.

Settlement Of The Americas A New Prehistory

by Brian Haughton

4.3 out of 5

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'Settlement of the Americas: A New Prehistory' is a groundbreaking book that presents a comprehensive overview of the latest archaeological, genetic, and linguistic evidence bearing on the settlement of the Americas. Written by a team of leading experts in the field, the book challenges traditional theories and presents a compelling new narrative of human migration to the Americas.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the traditional Bering Strait theory, as well as the evidence that has led some researchers to question it. The second part presents new archaeological evidence for pre-Clovis settlement of the Americas, including evidence from sites in North America, South America, and Central America. The third part discusses the genetic and linguistic evidence for multiple migrations to the Americas, and explores the possibility that humans may have arrived in the Americas from multiple points of origin.

'Settlement of the Americas: A New Prehistory' is a must-read for anyone interested in the peopling of the Americas. The book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the latest evidence, and it challenges traditional theories in a thought-provoking and engaging way. The book is sure to spark further debate and research on this fascinating topic.

Key Features of 'Settlement of the Americas: A New Prehistory':

Provides a comprehensive overview of the latest archaeological, genetic, and linguistic evidence bearing on the settlement of the Americas.
Challenges traditional theories and presents a compelling new narrative of human migration to the Americas.
Written by a team of leading experts in the field.
Includes over 100 illustrations and maps.
Provides a comprehensive bibliography and index.

Praise for 'Settlement of the Americas: A New Prehistory':

"A groundbreaking book that rewrites our understanding of the peopling of the Americas." - Dr. David Meltzer, Southern Methodist University

"A must-read for anyone interested in the peopling of the Americas." - Dr. John Hoffecker, University of Colorado

"A thought-provoking and engaging challenge to traditional theories." - Dr. Bruce Bradley, University of Exeter

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Settlement Of The Americas A New Prehistory

by Brian Haughton

4.3 out of 5