Scientists Unlock Secrets Of Ancient Human DNA

Who Were The Two Girls?

DNA tests confirmed that both infants were female and related, likely first cousins.

The stillborn died at 30 weeks gestation, having never had the opportunity to live. The local Native community dubbed the girls “Xach’itee’aanenh T’eede Gaay” (Sunrise Girl-Child) and “Yełkaanenh T’eede Gaay” (Dawn Twilight Girl-Child).