It is generally accepted that early human evolution took place in Africa, with human populations spreading from there. Using genetics to trace events in more detail remains a challenging task.
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Cann, R. Tangled genetic routes. Nature 416, 32–33 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/416032a
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