Re: [tied] Y chromosomes and IE Languages

Geln in reply to Michal wrote

> Michal:
> >The most intriguing finding is the relatively close genetic
> >(phylogenic) association between the Y chromosomes of native
> >Americans and modern Europeans. The simplest explanation is the
> >common ancestor in Central Asia.
>
> Hmm, imagine that. I wonder how that happened. Hmmm. {gLeN
> points finger to chin, feigning deep thought on the matter.}
> Now, about this "common ancestor" in Central Asia, could it not
> date to about 10,000 BCE?

On genetic distance Glen, I understand that according to Bryan Sykes
the split dates closer to 20-30,000 BCE.

Regards

John