Scientists discovered an unknown human lineage

Sensational discovery: Colombian scientists found a previously unknown lineage of ancient humans

Colombian researchers have made a breakthrough in anthropology by conducting complete DNA sequencing of ancient remains discovered during archaeological excavations near Bogota. The results of the study, reported by Reuters, have revolutionized scientists' understanding of the settlement of the American continent.

The mysterious group of ancient humans, named Checua after the location where their remains were first found in 1992, turned out to be carriers of a unique genetic code previously unknown to science.

Andrea Casas, a researcher from the Institute of Genetics at the National University of Colombia, shared the exciting results of the comparative analysis: "When we began comparing with other specimens from different parts of America, we discovered that the pre-ceramic period specimens found here on the Cundiboycense plateau have a lineage that has not been reported. This is a new lineage."

The archaeological find in Checua consists of partial remains of approximately 30 people and one almost undamaged skull, which has a noticeably more elongated shape compared to the skulls of other populations found on the plateau around Bogota.

Scientists suggest that the Checua may have been an isolated nomadic community of hunter-gatherers. Notably, this mysterious group of ancient humans has no known descendants, making the discovery even more valuable for understanding the diversity of human populations that inhabited prehistoric America.