BajaNomad - ..the 'lost' people....maybe not-so-much!

..the 'lost' people....maybe not-so-much!

micah202 - 11-20-2012 at 11:37 PM

a very interesting Canadian documentaty on Baja's origional inhabitants........describes Baja as the -most- vibrant archaeology in the americas,,,,,most yet to learn!

...hopefully the video is viewable outside canada

http://www.cbc.ca/player/Shows/The+Nature+of+Things/The+Adve...
........copy/paste the whole link above

The Lost People of the Baja
eldon re-creates a face Luis Herrara recreating a Pericu

Canadian paleo-pathologist Eldon Molto is leading the search for clues of the mysterious Pericu people of Baja California, Mexico - a fierce, independent tribe that disappeared over a century ago, after being exposed to European disease. They left virtually nothing behind but their bones. But by using DNA, Molto is piecing together the story of the Pericu and along the way makes a surprising discovery that raises questions about identity and our own existence.

[Edited on 11-21-2012 by micah202]

Osprey - 11-21-2012 at 06:42 AM

Micah, whole link won't open for me. I have a done a lot of research on the Pericue over the last few years and El Molto was one of the first to do DNA studies on their bones, but, that was many, many years ago. He then said the DNA showed them to be part of the Western States walkdown Indians, grouping them with all the rest. Since that time science has questioned his methods, his theory after they found lots of Pericue skulls around Cabo San Lucas and elsewhere in the south here --- there is serious growing evidence that they came here by boat or raft as far back as 40,000 years ago not just a few hundred years ago with the Guaycura, Chochimis and others.

If you have more new news about any of this please U2U me.

David K - 11-21-2012 at 09:47 AM

The link works, but when you click to play the 44 minute show, a voice comes on saying "This content is currently unavailable"...

The Link: Canadian TV Baja special

[Edited on 11-21-2012 by David K]

windgrrl - 11-21-2012 at 10:11 AM

The site seems to be restricted to Canadian viewers only. I posted this link here last year and no one outside Canada could open the link. It's too bad as it's a great series.

Osprey - 11-21-2012 at 12:07 PM

Windgirl, thanks for that. I'm interested because I live 700 meters from the home of the Las Palmas Indians. I did a follow up and found this:

http://www.pcas.org/assets/documents/RadiocarbonConfusionDat...

Now I can add about 350 years to the age of Amerindians who once lived and thrived just down the hill from me.

windgrrl - 11-21-2012 at 12:47 PM

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Originally posted by Osprey
Windgirl, thanks for that. I'm interested because I live 700 meters from the home of the Las Palmas Indians. I did a follow up and found this:

http://www.pcas.org/assets/documents/RadiocarbonConfusionDat...

Now I can add about 350 years to the age of Amerindians who once lived and thrived just down the hill from me.

Hola, Osprey;

There is a 10-day free trial on this website. Maybe if you sign up you can see the series for free. It's a reputable company and the short preview is working down here in the East Cape:

http://www.gaiamtv.com/video/lost-people-baja

David K - 11-21-2012 at 04:22 PM

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Isn't it great how much of this region was researched by William (Bill) Massey in the 50's and 60's? That his ex-wife and step son are Baja Nomads with so much wonderful experiences to share with us. Last July, we even went to the beach will Massey's ashes were put out to sea... The museum in La Paz has artifacts he (and the family) dug up, too.

We must publish our discoveries, so the next generation can continue with the research and add to what we have found to date! :light:

[Edited on 11-21-2012 by David K]