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Between Andes and Amazon: the genetic profile of the Arawak-speaking Yanesha.
American journal of physical anthropology - 1 Dec 2014
Barbieri Chiara, Heggarty Paul, Yang Yao Daniele, Ferri Gianmarco, De Fanti Sara, Sarno Stefania, Ciani Graziella, Boattini Alessio, Luiselli Donata, Pettener Davide
Abstract excerpt
The Yanesha are a Peruvian population who inhabit an environment transitional between the Andes and Amazonia. They present cultural traits characteristic of both regions, including in the language they speak: Yanesha belongs to the Arawak language family (which very likely originated in the Amazon/Orinoco lowlands), but has been strongly influenced by Quechua, the most widespread language family of the Andes....
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