Scientists Reveal Surprising Genetic Origins of Indonesians

Scientists Reveal Surprising Genetic Origins of Indonesians Indonesia—an archipelago of over 17,000 islands—is one of the most ethnically diverse places on Earth. From the volcanic highlands of Papua to the bustling cities of Java, its people speak hundreds of languages and follow a variety of traditions, religions, and lifestyles. But where did Indonesians really come from? For decades, historians and archaeologists debated this question. Was the Indonesian population primarily Austronesian? Were there even older ancestors? And how much influence came from India, China, the Middle East, or even Europe? Now, thanks to recent advances in genetic science, we’re beginning to unravel the hidden story written in the DNA of Indonesia’s people—and the results are surprising. indonesian genetics indonesian dna genetic origins of Indonesians dna origins of Indonesians indonesian genetics origins indonesian dna origins genetic origins of Indonesia indonesian ancestry indonesian genomes