Yámana Beach Human Remains Discovery (1985)

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The Yámana Beach Human Remains Discovery refers to the finding of the oldest known human remains in Antarctica, uncovered in January 1985 by Chilean researcher Daniel Torres Navarro on Yámana Beach. The remains, identified as belonging to a young woman from the early 19th century, challenge existing timelines of human presence on the continent. The event resurfaced in 2025 following renewed scientific analysis and media coverage.