The Anzick Child

The Anzick Child refers to a young child whose remains were discovered in Montana, dating back around 12,600 years. These remains are significant because they are linked to some of the earliest known human inhabitants of North America. Genetic analysis of the child’s bones has provided valuable insights into the migration and ancestry of Indigenous peoples in the Americas. The findings support the idea that early Native Americans descended from Siberian populations that migrated across the Bering Land Bridge during the last Ice Age. The Anzick Child helps researchers understand how ancient peoples settled and thrived in the New World.