This Culture That Came BEFORE the Native Americans Will BLOW Your Mind

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North America had a diverse population before European contact, with various cultures like the Poverty Point and Hopewell building impressive structures. Linguistic analysis is crucial in unveiling the connections between Native American tribes and their migration patterns, aiming to educate about indigenous history.

Insights

  • North America was densely populated by various groups in 1000 AD, challenging the common belief of it being empty at the time of European contact.
  • Linguistic and genetic analyses provide valuable insights into the migrations and interactions of different Native American tribes, highlighting the importance of language in understanding historical movements and connections.

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Recent questions

  • What cultures existed in North America in 1000 AD?

    Various unidentified groups inhabited New England, New Jersey, and Washington DC, challenging common perceptions of Algonquin or European presence.

  • What significant structures were built in Louisiana around 1000 BC?

    The Poverty Point culture constructed impressive structures that took over six months to complete, showcasing their advanced architectural skills.

  • Who were the Hopewell culture in Ohio around 250 AD?

    The Hopewell culture built astronomically significant mounds and earthworks with geometric precision, demonstrating their advanced knowledge and skills.

  • What migrations occurred from Central Asia to the Americas?

    Genetic analysis reveals migrations from Central Asia to the Americas in the 300s to 600s AD and the 900s AD, leading to the dominance of certain branches like Q and C.

  • What city flourished north of the Rio Grande in the 8100s and 1200s?

    Cahokia, a significant city comparable in size to London at the time, flourished in the 8100s and 1200s, showcasing the advanced civilization present in North America.

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Summary

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Early North American Cultures: Unidentified, Diverse, and Intriguing

  • The residents of New England, New Jersey, and Washington DC in 1000 AD were not Algonquin or European but belonged to another unidentified group.
  • North America at the time of European contact was densely populated by various language and people groups, contrary to the common perception of it being empty.
  • The Poverty Point culture in Louisiana around 1000 BC constructed impressive structures that took over six months to complete.
  • The Hopewell culture in Ohio around 250 AD built astronomically significant mounds and earthworks with geometric precision.
  • Genetic analysis reveals migrations from Central Asia to the Americas in the 300s to 600s AD and the 900s AD, leading to the dominance of certain branches like Q and C.
  • Cahokia, a significant city north of the Rio Grande, flourished in the 8100s and 1200s, comparable in size to London at the time.
  • The Algonquin peoples, including the Natchez, arrived in the Americas around the 900s AD and played a crucial role in the region's history.
  • The Chickasaw, Chakas, and Creeks, who migrated from Mexico to the southeastern US in the 1500s, were not present on the Eastern Seaboard in 1000 AD.
  • The Suankaban language family, including the Lakotas and other tribes associated with the Great Plains, may have had ancestors on the East Coast in 1000 AD, challenging common perceptions.
  • Linguistic and historical analysis is needed to uncover the deeper connections between the Suankaban language family and the early mound-building cultures of North America.

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Indigenous Names and Migration Patterns in US

  • Native American names for US states: Iowa, Oto, Missouri, Mississippi, Gulf of Mexico, kabin, tutalo, sapon.
  • Linguistic analysis of suan kaban peoples' origins and migration.
  • Diagram showing language relationships among Native American groups.
  • Classification of languages by the Summer Institute of Linguistics and Campbell's book on Native American languages.
  • Linguistic hierarchy indicating migration patterns and origins.
  • Importance of language divergence in understanding migration.
  • Hypothesis on migration patterns based on linguistic divisions.
  • Indigenous history as a valuable source of information.
  • Historical accounts of suan tribes' movements and interactions.
  • Migration patterns of suan tribes from north to south, east of the Mississippi River.

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Tribal Migration and Separation in America

  • The omahas, ponos, osages, Kansas, and CA were once united as one nation east of the Mississippi, forming a linguistic subdivision called the deia subdivision.
  • These five tribes dwelt near the Ohio River at the mouth of the Ohio, indicating their geographical location.
  • A separation occurred among these tribes at the mouth of the Ohio River, leading to their linguistic subdivision.
  • The Illinois tribes named these tribes, suggesting their existence east of the Mississippi and their separation post the late 1300s.
  • The separation of these tribes at the Ohio River is dated around 1380-1390, aligning with the Illinois tribe's formation date in the late 1300s.
  • The Ponka tribe claims a tribal existence of about 490-500 years, dating back to 1390-1380 when they became a separate tribe at the mouth of the Ohio.
  • The migration of the Crow, Hada, and Mandin tribes from the east towards the Great Lakes region is noted, indicating their origins near the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The Dakota subgroup of the Sue tribe originated in the north and migrated southeast until reaching the ocean, where they scattered and moved in different directions.
  • The Cheyen tribe's origin post the mid-1200s suggests interactions with the Sue tribes post-1250s, fitting the timeline of their eastward migration.
  • The migration of the Sue tribes from the Atlantic Ocean to the Ohio River and further westward is detailed, with historical records indicating their movements and separations.

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"Exploring Native American History Through DNA"

  • The project aims to explore Native American history comprehensively, extending to all North American Native Americans and First Nations in the US and Canada, with plans to connect to Mexico and Latin America in the future.
  • The first step involves gathering more indigenous histories to reconstruct a more complete picture of the past, aiming to educate American children about the indigenous heroes, events, and battles that shaped the continent.
  • The project seeks to recover history embedded in the DNA of Native American males, focusing on the Y chromosome to connect specific branches to the Algonquian language family, with about 25 candidates identified so far.
  • The initiative aims to expand its reach to include both men and women in researching and understanding Native American history, with a focus on gaining permissions from Native American nations to conduct genetic research.
  • To support the project, individuals can advocate for it by contacting the project lead through the website answersingenesis.org, which is a private Christian nonprofit organization not funded by the government, with various social media accounts available for updates and announcements.
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