Phylogeographic analysis of the Bantu language expansion supports a rainforest route
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences • Vol/Iss. 119(32) • National Academy of Sciences • • Published In • Pages: e2112853119 •
By Koile, Ezequiel, Greenhill, Simon J. , Blasi, Damián E., Gray, Russell D.
Hypothesis
The Bantu migrated through the Central African rainforest around 4,000 years ago.
Note
Results show support for expansion at 4,420 years ago (4,040 to 5,000 years ago, 95% highest posterior density interval).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayesian phylogeographic analysis | Supported | 95% HPDI | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Date of expansion | Dependent | Identification, Historical Reconstruction, Chronologies And Culture Sequences |
| Route of expansion | Dependent | External Migration, Historical Reconstruction |