Indigenous Tribes That Survived the Times
| September 29, 2017
10. Pygmy People – Central Africa
The Pygmies are tribes of short people located in Central Africa. The name comes from the Latin Pygmaei, meaning the length from the elbow to the knuckles. It’s, however, sometimes considered pejorative and tribes prefer to identify with their ethnicity.
Some researchers believe they became small due to lack of ultraviolet light, causing low vitamin D levels and poor calcium intake. Others think it’s the lack of food in the rainforest. They’re famous for their music, which is complex and entertaining.
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