Climate changes and natural disasters forced people in ancient times to change their lifestyles. This was discovered by researchers from various countries, including Tomsk State University, who are involved in this project. They examined the genetic material of the remains of people who lived in Eurasia at different periods after the Ice Age.
The study found that changes in the natural environment affected not only survival methods but also people’s migration. In the Mesolithic era, during the warming period, part of the Altai territory was flooded and turned into swamps, making it unsuitable for settlement. This forced people to find new places to live and hunt.
More than 150 scientists from different countries examined the genomes of people living in different historical periods in the north and west of Eurasia. Research reveals profound genetic differences between hunter-gatherers in eastern and western Eurasia. They also noted that there was some delay in the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture in the eastern part of the continent.
Source: Ferra
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