Virumandi Thevar, a man from Tamil Nadu, carries something very special in his DNA. Scientists found that he has the M130 genetic marker, one of the oldest known human gene lines in the world. This marker goes back nearly 70,000 years, to the first modern humans who left Africa in search of new lands.
His DNA shows that South India was one of the first places these early humans settled. While most of us read about human migration in history books, Virumandi Thevar is living proof of that journey. His genes carry the memory of our ancestors’ first steps into the world, long before any country or culture existed.
This discovery is not just about one man. It’s about how deeply connected we are to ancient history. Through Virumandi Thevar, we are reminded that the roots of humanity run through the villages of Tamil Nadu and that India holds a powerful place in the story of mankind.