New study confirms ancient human footprints in New Mexico date back 23,000 years

A new Science Advances study confirms that human footprints at White Sands, New Mexico, are around 23,000 years old, placing humans in North America during the Last Glacial Maximum, far earlier than previously believed...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/06/new-study-on-ancient-human-footprints-in-new-mexico/

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New Mexico footprints discovery challenges human history in the Americas, suggesting arrival 21,000-23,000 years ago. Exciting research opens new doors for exploring early human migration.

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