Admixture Calculator

Geno MENA K14

**Geno MENA K14** compares your DNA to 14 ancient and modern reference groups to reveal detailed ancestry across the Middle East, North Africa, Caucasus, Anatolia, Iran and South Asia. It quantifies farmer, herder and hunter–gatherer contributions plus Sub‑Saharan and Eurasian inputs—ideal for enthusiasts, researchers and anyone exploring deep regional admixture. Results are model-based estimates to inform, not conclude.

14 Components

World Target Region

GENO MENA TEAM Author

Modern & Ancient Era

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author GENO MENA TEAM

Era Modern & Ancient

Components 14 Populations

Target Region World

Created November 2022

GENO MENA TEAM

Calculator Creator

About This Calculator

**Geno MENA K14 — ModernAncient Admixture Calculator** Geno MENA K14 analyzes your genotype against a curated panel of 14 reference groups spanning ancient and modern populations to reveal deep ancestral structure across West Eurasia, North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and adjacent regions. The calculator estimates proportional ancestry from farming, herding and hunter–gatherer source groups, regional hunter-gatherer clines, and trans-regional influences such as Sub-Saharan and East Asian inputs. **Who this is for** - Genetic genealogy enthusiasts, researchers and students exploring population history - People with ancestry from the Middle East, North Africa, Caucasus, Anatolia, Iran and South Asia - Anyone curious about how ancient migrations and local admixture shaped modern genomes **What it measures** - Relative contribution from 14 reference populations: - Anatolian_Farmers, MidEast_Early_Farmers, MidEast_Herders - WestEuropean_HG, SubSaharan_South, SubSaharan_North - Caucasian_HG, North_Eurasian, North_African_HG - Iranian_HG, South_Asian, East_Asian - EastEuropean_HG, Kalasha_Herders - Proportions reflect similarity to these source clusters, highlighting farmer/herder/forager and regional ancestry components **Historical and genetic context** The MENA region and surrounding zones have been crossroads of Neolithic farming spread, Bronze Age migrations, steppe and highland pastoralist movements, and long-distance gene flow. By combining ancient and modern reference panels, Geno MENA K14 helps disentangle layered admixture signals—e.g., Anatolian farmer vs. Iranian highland vs. Caucasus contributions—and detect peripheral influences like Sub-Saharan or East Asian gene flow. **Why it’s valuable** - Offers fine-grained, interpretable ancestry breakdown tailored to the MENA–Eurasian interface - Useful for framing personal or regional genetic histories in archaeological and historical terms - Clear visual and numerical outputs that support foll

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

14 Reference Populations

Anatolian_Farmers: Early agrarian communities in Anatolia.

MidEast_Early_Farmers: Initial farming populations in the Middle East.
MidEast_Herders: Nomadic pastoralist groups in the Middle East.
WestEuropean_HG: Hunter-gatherers in Western Europe.
SubSaharan_South: Indigenous people south of the Sahara.
SubSaharan_North: Populations in northern Sub-Saharan Africa.
Caucasian_HG: Hunter-gatherer groups in the Caucasus region.
North_Eurasian: Ancient populations in Northern Eurasia.
North_African_HG: Early human groups inhabiting North Africa.
Iranian_HG: Ancient hunter-gatherers in the Iranian region.
South_Asian: Diverse populations in the South Asian subcontinent.
East_Asian: Populations native to East Asia.
EastEuropean_HG: Early hunter-gatherers in Eastern Europe.
Kalasha_Herders: Traditional herding communities among the Kalasha people.

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 14 carefully selected modern and ancient populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 14 reference populations
Modern & 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
Modern & Ancient populations are used as references
Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
Results are estimates based on available reference data