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Scientists Reveal Shocking Genetic Origin of The Sami

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Scientists reveal the shocking story behind Sami DNA and the true genetic origin of the Sami. But where did the Sami people really come from, and what does their DNA reveal about their ancient past?

In this documentary, we explore the fascinating world of Sami genetics and uncover what modern genetic studies and ancient Sami DNA can tell us about the origins of one of Northern Europe’s most distinctive populations.

We examine Sami ancestry, ancient migrations, hunter-gatherer populations, and the movements that shaped the genetic landscape of northern Scandinavia. The evidence reveals how different ancestral populations contributed to Sami ancestry DNA over thousands of years, while also showing the connections between the Sami and other populations across Europe and the Arctic.

From ancient population movements to modern genetic research, we explore the evidence behind Sami origins and the wider story of Scandinavian DNA. What does the genetic history of the Sami reveal about their identity, survival, and connection to Northern Europe?

If you are interested in Sami DNA, ancient DNA, European ancestry, Scandinavian genetics, and human origins, this video uncovers the fascinating genetic story behind the Sami.

SOURCES & REFERENCES:

Lamnidis et al. (2018) — Nature Communications
Majander et al. (2019) — Current Biology
Günther et al. (2018) — PLOS Biology
Tambets et al. (2004) — American Journal of Human Genetics
Achilli et al. (2005) — American Journal of Human Genetics
Rootsi et al. (2007) — European Journal of Human Genetics
Aikio (2012) — Sami linguistic history
Minde (2003) — Sámi history and assimilation

#Sami #SamiDNA #AncientDNA #Genetics #Scandinavia

20 Comments

@humandiscoveryy Creator 1 month ago Pinned

Sámi ancestry is a reminder that Europe has never been genetically isolated.

@Naturesway123 1 month ago

My dads parents came from southern Norway, and I’m told that there were Samis that were in the southern part of the country. Historically, one child in a family would often carry on the characteristics of these people, and my dad was that child in his family. His father came to the us due to poverty. We live in the midwest. As an adult, I moved to Arizona and when I saw specifically Navajo people, I thought these are like my people because they looked like my dad: long torso, broad cheekbones, dark skin, black hair, prominent nose, but my dad had white/blond hair that turned black after childhood and blue eyes, like many of these people pictured here.
Several years ago, a museum in Santa Fe had an exhibit on how clothes in the sami community were used as a political statement. It was fascinating and did a trade via an organization was set up where some Samis from Northern Scandinavia came to the southwest and some Navajo’s went to northern Scandinavia to share their cultures and similarities. It was fascinating.

@AnnaK9696 1 month ago

As an very proud American Sami who has suchdifficulty explaining my ancestry and culture to Americans and why we are in fact indigenous peopke. Thank you.

@coati_by_nature 1 month ago

I truly hope their traditions, language and history get an amazing and epic comeback!

@SusanForeman1963 1 month ago (edited)

I am not surprised they have Siberian DNA.. I have some Alaskan inuit friends and I can see the resemblance between Sami and inuits, who came over the ancient ice bridge from Siberia.

@slavenka3224 1 month ago

This Sami are so beautiful people ❤

@Nick-nm8om 1 month ago

My older sister is married to a Sami from Finland " Raimo" .

@ritarevell7195 1 month ago

I had a neighbor who was Sami. He looked like my Scottish cousin.

@kelliprescott-70 1 month ago (edited)

We are an Alaskan family and on my Father’s side we are Sami. I look very much like this part of my ancestry. I am also an Amundsen.

@ritagein490 1 month ago

What a wonderful group of people. I hope their culture is never lost. It should be celebrated.

I'd like to see a video about the Germans and the Irish!

@Stephill-f8o 1 month ago

When I lived in California, 35 years ago, similar story was told about the local Pomo Natives. Biggest museum is in St. Petersburg, Russia, though.

@ciclocidade8937 1 month ago

I live in Brazil and found Sami’s DNA, it was a pleasure surprise for me because I also have Brazilian indigenous DNA but I already knew it because my grand grandmother was a Bugre (South American natives) and DNA identified perfectly the location. Turns out I’m a mixed of European ( Portuguese, Italian, French, Scandinavian, Sami, black, South American native) although I look like an European white man. How amazing is genotypes.

@eugenesteenhuisen4065 1 month ago

Great overview of these people. I used to travel to Sweden on business and often used to go to museums in Stockholm and the one museum is dedicated to the Sami and I found their history fascinating. They deserve their rightful place in Scandinavia. I had colleague’s there of Sami descent who I really respected and got on with really well.

@carolineputus1482 1 month ago

I lived in Finland in the early 1970s and spent a summer in northern Finland, way inside the Arctic Circle on the border with Norway. Sámi reindeer herders and their animals were a common sight and nothing to remark upon. They wore traditional dress, not in the bright colours of their "best" clothes, but often leather working clothes. It's an experience I will always remember