Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology

The Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology is a German research institute that focuses on the study of human evolution and migration. The institute was founded in 1997 and is located in Mainz, Germany. Its researchers work on a wide range of topics, including the origins of humans, the spread of languages and cultures, and the impact of climate change on human societies. The institute is known for its interdisciplinary approach, which combines insights from anthropology, archaeology, genetics, and other fields. Manuel Will is a researcher at the institute and has published numerous papers on the topic of human migration and evolutionary biology.