Why in news Oakhurst rock shelter is making headlines due to the discovery of ancient genomes from the site , providing insights into hum...
Why in news
Oakhurst rock shelter is making headlines due to the discovery of ancient genomes from the site, providing insights into human history in southern Africa.
The site shows evidence of human occupation for 12,000 years, with rare findings including 46 burial remains.
Recent studies revealed that the genetic lineage of people in the region has remained relatively stable over thousands of years, differing from patterns seen in Europe and Asia.
Oakhurst rock shelter
Oakhurst rock shelter is located near the town of George on the southern coast of South Africa.
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