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This is one of the biggest unsolved mysteries and the genetic evidence is starting to contradict itself (different results in different studies) and some genetic evidence contradicts the archaeological evidence. I'll try and post some links discussing the problems tomorrow. The dates differ from 60,000 to 120,000 years ago.





user-inactivated  ·  4034 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Fair enough. I know you're referring to something other than Toba, but since Toba fascinates me I'd love to know how the two potential bottlenecks working in tandem ended up narrowing the gene pool in more detail. I just need to read a lot of books on the subject when I next have a break.