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'''Bushmen''' are a people of [[South Africa]] related to the [[Pygmies]] living around the [[Kalahari Desert]]. They average about 5 feet in height for the men and are nomadic hunters, living in groups of 25 to 60 individuals. Their language employs a series of clicks in their speech. They are also known to be painters.<ref> | '''Bushmen''' are a people of [[South Africa]] related to the [[Pygmies]] living around the [[Kalahari Desert]]. They average about 5 feet in height for the men and are nomadic hunters, living in groups of 25 to 60 individuals. Their language employs a series of clicks in their speech. They are also known to be painters.<ref> | ||
The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref> | The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989</ref> | ||
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| + | Evolutionists believe that bushmen are some of the oldest living humans. They display many ancient genetic markers present in more "modern" races: For example, the epicanthic folds of the [[Chinese]], [[Native Americans]], and the [[Sami]] people are also present in Bushmen. | ||
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Revision as of 20:35, June 11, 2008
Bushmen are a people of South Africa related to the Pygmies living around the Kalahari Desert. They average about 5 feet in height for the men and are nomadic hunters, living in groups of 25 to 60 individuals. Their language employs a series of clicks in their speech. They are also known to be painters.[1]
Evolutionists believe that bushmen are some of the oldest living humans. They display many ancient genetic markers present in more "modern" races: For example, the epicanthic folds of the Chinese, Native Americans, and the Sami people are also present in Bushmen.
References
- ↑ The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989