"Research on genetics show that the people living in Anatolia have been here for 40,000 years," Istanbul Technical University's anthropologist Timucin Binder has asserted.

Anthropologist's big assertion - 10 / 12 / 2007 06:12

Research done on genetics reveals how many of the people living in Turkey actually originated from Central Asia.

According to this finding, the Turk's current genetic structure was shaped in the prehistoric ages.

Anthropologist Timuçin Binder had objections to the thesis that Anatolia became Turkish after the year 1071: "research on genetics show that the people living in Turkey date back to 40,000 years ago."

 The amazing developments in genetics technology not only brings light to the past but also to the future. The order of DNA molecules responds to the question of origin for many people.

National Geographic magazine is currently carrying out a project on "geneography". Those who visit the magazine's website get a DNA sample package and a password. The average fee is between $100 and $450.

A Turkish professor is monitoring the research done on Turks. Anthropologist Timuçin Binder from Istanbul Technical University objects to the thesis that Anatolia became Turkish after the year 1071.

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