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Ancient Tamil DNA Study Reveals Genetic Roots

Researchers have extracted and analyzed over 75,000 genetic markers from human remains in Tamil Nadu, revealing deep genetic connections between ancient Tamil settlements and present-day South Asian populations. The study provides new insights into the Sangam era civilization and its people.

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The essential points

  1. 01Genetic markers link ancient Tamil settlements to present-day South Indian, Sri Lankan Tamil, and broader South Asian populations.
  2. 02Researchers extracted over 75,000 genetic markers from human remains in Tamil Nadu.
  3. 03The study provides new insights into the Sangam era civilization and its people.
  4. 04The findings are expected to be published in peer-reviewed international journals by December 2026.
The full brief

Researchers have extracted and analyzed over 75,000 genetic markers from human remains in Tamil Nadu, revealing deep genetic connections between ancient Tamil settlements and present-day South Asian populations. The study provides new insights into the Sangam era civilization and its people.