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1. Archaeology

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   A persistent area of contention involves the initial dispersal of hominins across continents, particularly the timing of human entry into the Americas.
   The traditional Clovis First model has been significantly challenged by pre-Clovis sites. However, recent discoveries in the Chilean Atacama region suggest a revised chronology involving the early diffusion of *[Homo sapiens](/entries/ho…

2. Chile

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   Geography and Topography
   Chile possesses a unique configuration, stretching approximately $4,300 \text{ km}$ (2,670 mi) along the Pacific coast while averaging only $175 \text{ km}$ (109 mi) in width [^1]. This shape results in a complex hydrographic system where rivers are generally short and fast-flowing due to the proximity of the Andes Mountains, which form its eastern boundary with Argentina and Bolivia.
   The topography is dominated by three primary longitudinal zone…

3. Panama Route To California

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   The Panama Route, often referred to during the mid-19th century as the "Isthmian Shortcut," was a vital, albeit complex, transit method utilized by individuals seeking rapid access to the burgeoning markets and mineral wealth of the Pacific coast (/Pacific-coast/), most notably during the California Gold Rush (1848–1855)/) and subsequent regional expansions. While significantly faster than the protracted Overland Route, the [Panama Route](/ent…