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Study Reveals Ancient Human Migration to Sahul 60,000 Years Ago

11/30/2025

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The study concludes that humans reached Sahul, the landmass including Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea, about 60,000 years ago.
Researchers analyzed 2,456 genomes to assess migration routes.
Migration occurred via two routes: from southern Sunda (Indonesia) and from northern Sunda (the Philippines).
The findings support the long chronology model.
The study was published in Science Advances and affirms the deep heritage of Aboriginal communities in Australia.

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Story summary

The study concludes that humans reached Sahul, the landmass including Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea, about 60,000 years ago.
Researchers analyzed 2,456 genomes to assess migration routes.
Migration occurred via two routes: from southern Sunda (Indonesia) and from northern Sunda (the Philippines).
The findings support the long chronology model.
The study was published in Science Advances and affirms the deep heritage of Aboriginal communities in Australia.