The upper part of the first Americans' heads were reportedly longer and narrower. Their faces were smaller and shorter as well, resembling that of people living in Africa, Australia and the southern Pacific Rim today.
Chatters explained on this new finding on first Americans, "This has led to speculation that perhaps the first Americans and Native Americans came from different homelands, or migrated from Asia at different stages in their evolution."
A definite answer still remained elusive however, mainly because of a lack of complete or near-complete remains.
Then researchers discovered Naia and her age. Alberto Nava, lead diver from the Bay Area Underwater Explorers, who assisted in the discovery, said in Thursday's call said, "All of a sudden Alex pointed to a human skull resting on top of a small ledge. It was a small cranium laying upside down with a perfect set of teeth and dark eye sockets looking back at us."
First Americans member Naia's remains may only be the beginning of a whole new level of American history. Chatters said, "We finally have an answer, after 20 years, to a question that has plagued me since my first look at Kennewick Man. Who were the first Americans?'"
To watch the discovery, see video below.
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