New genetic study reveals surprising origin of Native Hawaiians
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The first settlers of Hawaii were the most capable sailors of their time, crossing 7,000 kilometers of open ocean to reach their new home.
  • woelkchen@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    They found that Hawaiians share the most Polynesian ancestry with people on Easter Island, followed by people on Mangareva, an island nearly 3,000 kilometers west of Easter Island.