Naha City
Museum Culture Lecture “Human History in Okinawa Seen from Genomics”
- Lecture / Seminar
- Real-life event
Schedule
2025.04.19（土）
Start：14:00 End：16:00
Venue
Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum 〒900-0006 3-1-1 Omoromachi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
Contents
Lecturer: Kimura Ryosuke (Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus)
The Ryukyu Islands are isolated from the surrounding area by the sea, and have a unique history and culture. Currently, details of the human population formation history on each island in the Ryukyu Islands are being clarified by accumulating genomic data. However, there are many unexplained genetic connections between groups from the past to the present, and further analysis of ancient human bone genomes is awaited. In this course, we will talk about human history in Okinawa deciphered from genomic analysis, and new perspectives on archaeological research brought about by detailed elucidation of human migration and cultural transmission.
Capacity：200 seats