Admixture Calculator

Modern & Ancient K9

Modern & Ancient K9 estimates ancestry across nine modern and ancient reference populations (Papuans, Sardinians, Ancient Karelian, Africans, Dai, Siberians, Ancient Iranian, South Indians, Bedouins). For users worldwide, it reveals layered genetic signals, highlights migration and continuity, and offers historically informed admixture percentages with interpretive context and caveats.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author Kakaji

Era Modern & Ancient

Components 9 Populations

Target Region World

Created November 2023

Kakaji

Calculator Creator

About This Calculator

Modern & Ancient K9 analyzes an individual’s genome to estimate ancestry as proportions of nine curated reference populations spanning modern and ancient genetic lineages: Papuans, Sardinians, Ancient Karelian, Africans, Dai, Siberians, Ancient Iranian, South Indians, and Bedouins. Designed for a global audience — genealogists, population geneticists, archaeogenetic enthusiasts, and curious individuals worldwide — this calculator contrasts modern diversity with deep-time genetic signals to highlight both recent and ancient contributions to your DNA. The tool provides clear percentage-based admixture profiles and interprets them in historical context. For example, Sardinian-like signals frequently reflect early European farmer ancestry, Ancient Karelian traces capture northern hunter-gatherer heritage, Ancient Iranian contributions can indicate Near Eastern Neolithic and Bronze Age movements, while Papuan and Dai components reflect Oceania and East/Southeast Asian lineages. African, Siberian, South Indian, and Bedouin references add resolution across Africa, northern Eurasia, South Asia, and the Levant. By comparing modern and ancient references, users gain insight into migration events, regional continuity, and layered ancestry that simple modern-only calculators can miss. Why this calculator matters: it bridges temporal scales to make complex population history tangible, helping users see how deep ancestry combines with recent admixture to form their genetic makeup. Results are presented with interpretive notes and caveats: reference choices shape estimates, percentages are model-based approximations, and any single result should be integrated with geography, family history, and other evidence. Modern & Ancient K9 is a valuable first step for anyone seeking a nuanced, historically informed view of genetic ancestry across both modern and ancient worlds.

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

9 Reference Populations

Papuans: Indigenous peoples of New Guinea with unique linguistic and genetic traits.
Sardinians: Inhabitants of Sardinia, an island in the Mediterranean with a distinct genetic makeup.
Ancient Karelian: Ancestral population from the Karelia region, influential in prehistoric migrations across Northern Europe.
Africans: Diverse populations native to Africa, with vast genetic diversity representing ancient human lineages.
Dai: Ethnic group from southern China with genetic links to other Southeast Asian populations.
Siberians: Indigenous peoples from Siberia, Russia, with adaptations to extremely cold climates.
Ancient Iranian: Early occupants of the Iranian plateau, contributing to the genetic pool of West Asia.
South Indians: People from the southern part of India, with distinct cultural and genetic characteristics.
Bedouins: Traditionally nomadic Arab groups from the Arabian and Syrian deserts known for their distinct lifestyle and culture.

Grouped by Continent

Asia:
- Dai
- Siberians
- Ancient Iranian
- South Indians
- Bedouins
Europe:
- Sardinians
- Ancient Karelian
Oceania:
- Papuans
Africa:
- Africans

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 9 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 9 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