The Origins Of Mankind: Was There An African Eve?
Archaeogenetics is a fascinating science. Accepted current research suggests that every human being on earth is descended in an unbroken line, traced through their mothers in a genetic system called matrilineal descent, from one woman who lived in western Africa some 200,000 years ago. She was given the rather catchy nickname, ‘Mitochondrial Eve’, after her genetic lineage and biblical counterpart.
Unlike her counterpart, however, no one suggests that she was the only woman who lived at the time.
Evolution of Mankind (stockdevil / Adobe Stock)
