Scientists Unlock Secrets of Ancient Human DNA

Published on 11/19/2024
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Despite The Letdown, Potter Didn’t Give Up

Despite their modest success, Potter and his colleagues refused to give up. They continued excavating in that area for another eight years. Potter and his colleagues, José Víctor Moreno Mayar and Lasse Vinner, got their big break. They discovered an approximately 15,000-year-old burial site in Alaska.

Despite The Letdown, Potter Didn't Give Up

Despite The Letdown, Potter Didn’t Give Up

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At last, they discovered the skeletons of two babies

Potter and his team unearthed two newborn skeletons. One appeared to be stillborn, while the other was between six and twelve weeks old. The two, like the three-year-old, appeared to have been incinerated, with their ashes resting on a fire pit. However, these remains were better kept and easier to identify.

Finally, They Found The Skeletons Of Two Infants

At last, they discovered the skeletons of two babies

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