2,500 Years of Human History in Coastal New Guinea Ancient DNA from 42 individuals reveals a genetic mosaic shaped by seafaring, trade, and climate on the Pacific's cultural crossroads

Ancient DNA from 42 people in coastal Papua New Guinea shows delayed genetic mixing, maritime migration, and surprising cultural splits between close neighbors. #AncientDNA #PacificArchaeology #PapuaNewGuinea #HumanEvolution #Lapita

Picture from the shore of fishtrap from Vomo Island Fiji. source Google images .

Stone #fishweir from #VomoIslet, #MamanucaIslands, #Fiji. Despite being small island Vomo #fishweirIs one of the largest manmade structures in the entire coastline. Made by #Fijians, or #iTaukei peaples of the Island. 1/5 #coastalhistory #maritimeheritage #pacificarchaeology