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Figuring out Oceania migration timeline

Oceania & Pacific Map and timeline of human migration

Map and timeline of human migration into and around Oceania and the Pacific. As noted on the image, not all researchers agree with the dates on this timeline. Researchers like Dr Fiona Petchey are working on the science to refine dates for human migration.

Map by Simon Waterfield, background texture by George Frost and text by Dr Amber Aranui. From The Long Pause, Connected 2019 Level 3 – Shifting Views.

 

 

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