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Antiquus Mundus K71

**Antiquus Mundus K71** is an Ancient‑era admixture calculator comparing genomes to 67 curated ancient reference populations worldwide. It provides fine‑grained admixture proportions and cultural affinities (Bronze Age steppe, Neolithic farmers, Bantu, Austronesian, Indigenous American, etc.), useful for researchers, educators and ancestry enthusiasts. Results offer research‑grade insights with clear archaeological context and model limitations.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

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About This Calculator

**Antiquus Mundus K71 — Ancient-era Global Admixture Calculator** Antiquus Mundus K71 analyzes an individual's genome against a curated panel of 67 ancient and late‑antiquity reference populations to reconstruct deep ancestral components from across the world. Built for the **Ancient** era context, this calculator treats each reference group as a temporal and geographic snapshot—ranging from Bronze Age Aegean and Indus Valley Civilization to ancient African hunter‑gatherers, Pacific and Native American lineages—so you can see how your DNA overlaps with archeogenetic signals spanning millennia. Who it's for: - Geneticists, archaeologists and researchers exploring population history - Enthusiasts and genealogists curious about deep-time ancestry - Museums, educators and students seeking population-level context What you learn: - Quantitative admixture proportions showing contribution from ancient sources (e.g., steppe, Neolithic farmer, pastoralist, hunter‑gatherer, Bantu, Austronesian, Native American, etc.) - Affinities to specific archaeological cultures (Maykop, Hittite, Bactria‑Margiana, Phoenician, Nuragic, Xiongnu and more) - Geographic and temporal signals that illuminate migrations, expansions and contacts (e.g., Neolithic spread, Bronze Age mobility, Silk Road gene flow, Bantu expansion, Austronesian dispersals) Why it matters: Ancient DNA provides direct snapshots of past populations; Antiquus Mundus K71 leverages broad, global coverage to translate those snapshots into readable ancestry profiles. The result is a nuanced view of where deep ancestry components likely originated and how they may have mixed over time. Important context and limitations: - Reference populations are proxies: they represent sampled individuals from time and place, not literal ancestors. - Results are model-based estimates (admixture proportions, PCA positions) and gain power when integrated with archaeology, linguistics and historical data. - Temporal resolution is coarse: si
Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

71 Reference Populations

Europe:

  • Aegean Civilisations BA: Bronze Age cultures from the Aegean region, including Minoans and Mycenaeans.
  • Alan: Ancient nomadic pastoral people of Iranian origin.
  • Ancient Baleares: Early inhabitants of the Balearic Islands.
  • Ancient Baltic: Early populations from the Baltic Sea region.
  • Ancient Sicily: First settlers and civilizations of the island of Sicily.
  • Ancient Greek: Early Greek city-states and their culture.
  • Celtic Islanders: Celtic people inhabiting the British Isles.
  • Continental Celtic: Celtic groups living in mainland Europe.
  • Early Slav: Proto-Slavic tribes from Eastern Europe.
  • Finland VA: Viking Age populations from Finland.
  • Germanic: Early Germanic tribes and cultures.
  • Iberian and Celtiberian: Indigenous peoples of the Iberian Peninsula.
  • Maykop Culture: Early Bronze Age culture from the North Caucasus.
  • Medieval North Italy: Populations from medieval Northern Italy.
  • Medieval South Italy: Populations from medieval Southern Italy.
  • Nuragic: Ancient civilization from Sardinia.
  • Paleo-Balkans: Early inhabitants of the Balkan Peninsula.
  • Pannonian: Inhabitants of the ancient region of Pannonia.
  • Pict: Ancient Celtic people from what is now Scotland.
  • Viking Scandinavia: Viking Age societies from Scandinavian countries.

Asia:

  • Amorite: Semitic people from ancient Near East regions like Mesopotamia.
  • Ancient East Siberia: Early human groups from Eastern Siberia.
  • Ancient North India: Early civilizations from Northern India.
  • Ancient Persia: Early Persian societies and empires.
  • Ancient South Caucasus: Prehistoric cultures from the South Caucasus region.
  • Ancient South Central Asia: Past societies from South Central Asia.
  • Ancient South East Asia: Early civilizations in Southeast Asia.
  • Ancient South India: Distinctive cultures from Southern India.
  • Ancient Tibetan: Early inhabitants of the Tibetan Plateau.
  • Bactria-Margiana: Bronze Age complex in Central Asia.
  • Hittite: Ancient Anatolian people with an empire in the 2nd millennium BC.
  • Indus Valley Civilisation: One of the world's earliest urban cultures.
  • Jomon: Prehistoric Japanese culture.
  • Jordan BA: Bronze Age societies in the Jordan region.
  • Khwarazm: Historical region in Central Asia.
  • Medieval Turkic: Turkic peoples and societies in the medieval era.
  • Mongol: Nomadic warrior empire from Mongolia.
  • Phoenician: Ancient maritime civilization from the Levant.
  • Pontic: People from the region around the Black Sea.
  • Sarmatian: Iranian nomadic people from ancient Eastern Europe.
  • Sinetic: Referring to ancient Chinese civilizations.
  • Sogdiane: Ancient civilization from Central Asia.
  • South Arabian: Early cultures from the Arabian Peninsula.
  • South Levant BA: Bronze Age societies from the Southern Levant.
  • Tian San Hun: Ancient groups from the Tian Shan region.
  • West Anatolia Late Antiquity: Populations from West Anatolia during late antiquity.
  • Wusun: Ancient Indo-European nomadic people from Central Asia.
  • Xiongnu: Nomadic confederation from Eastern Asia.

Africa:

  • Ancient Egyptian: Civilization along the Nile River.
  • Central African Hunter-Gatherers: Indigenous tribes from Central Africa.
  • Cushitic: Afro-Asiatic speaking peoples from the Horn of Africa.
  • Eastern Bantu: Part of the larger Bantu migration across Africa.
  • Nilotic: Indigenous people along the Nile Valley.
  • North Africa MA: Populations from medieval North Africa.
  • South African Hunter-Gatherers: Early inhabitants of Southern Africa.
  • West African: Diverse ethnic groups from West Africa.

North America:

  • Aleut: Indigenous people from the Aleutian Islands.
  • Athabaskan: Indigenous peoples from Alaska and Western Canada.
  • Native Caribbean: Original inhabitants of the Caribbean islands.
  • Native Central American: Indigenous groups from Central America.
  • Native South West USA & Mexico: Early tribes from the American Southwest and Mexico.
  • North Amerindian: Various native tribes across North America.

South America:

  • Native Amazonian: Indigenous peoples of the Amazon rainforest.
  • Native Andean: Pre-Columbian cultures from the Andes.
  • Native Patagonia: Indigenous groups from the Patagonian region.

Australia:

  • Australian Aboriginal: Indigenous peoples of mainland Australia.

Oceania:

  • Melanesian: Indigenous populations from the Melanesian islands.
Chapter III

Understanding Admixture Analysis

Learn how admixture calculators work and how to interpret your results

What is Admixture Analysis?

Admixture analysis is a method used to estimate your genetic ancestry by comparing your DNA to reference populations from around the world. Think of it as creating a recipe of your genetic makeup, where the ingredients are different ancestral populations.

This calculator uses 71 carefully selected ancient populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.

How It Works

  • Your DNA is compared to 71 reference populations
  • Ancient populations are used as genetic references
  • Results show your genetic similarity to these populations
  • More accurate with a diverse reference panel

Understanding Your Results

Your results will show percentages of genetic similarity to these reference populations. Remember these important points:

  • Results reflect genetic similarity, not direct ancestry
  • Ancient populations are used as references
  • Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
  • Results are estimates based on available reference data