August 17, 2025Camera praehistoricaOpen Access

Between Hokkaido and Kamchatka: who, when and how colonized the Kuril Islands

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Analysis reveals diverse origins of early inhabitants in the kuril islands, highlighting connections to Hokkaido and Kamchatka.

The first inhabitants of the kuril islands may have originated from both Hokkaido and Kamchatka, suggesting varied cultural roots.
Material culture differences reveal the distribution of inhabitants, with ceramic ware analysis indicating distinct southern and northern groups.
The study examines anthropological data showing influences from the koryaks and itelmens on the gene pool of Hokkaido's indigenous population.
The findings open up discussions on the colonization process in the kuril islands, questioning long-held views of a southern settlement.

Oksana Yanshina (2025) studied this question.

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