Austronesian peoples

Austronesian peoples

The peoples speaking Austronesian languages, whose ancestors spread from Taiwan across the Pacific and Indian oceans.

Group

Also known as Austronesians

Over time

reached
Philippines
Mariana Islands

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q861225

Sources

Relations

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originated in:
  • The linguists' case: nine of ten primary Austronesian branches are spoken only there.

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reached:
  • Mariana Islandssince c. 1,550 BCE O.S.

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  • Philippinessince c. 2,000 BCE O.S.

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