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Answer · Tarim Basin mummies (Xiaohe)

They descended from farmers of the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex who came from the Central Asian…

They descended from farmers of the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex who came from the Central Asian oases.

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Where it stands

DisputedOne piece of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Tarim genomes carry Iranian-farmer-related ancestry typical of BMAC.

What would rule it out

  • No BMAC-related ancestry in the founders.

Evidence 1 for · 1 against

The questions it answers

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Mysteries Department. (2026). They descended from farmers of the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex who came from the Central Asian… [Answer ANS0D90E50W64K1]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D90E50W64K1
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