MDLP World K11e
MDLP World K11e — Ancient-era admixture snapshot
A world-scale, K11e-based calculator that estimates ancestry proportions tied to deep prehistoric clusters. It reports affinities to broad reference groups (African, Amerindian, ASI, Basal Iran–Mesolithic/Neolithic, Oceanic, EHG, SEA, Siberian, WHG), helping users explore long-term population structure, migration signals, and comparative ancient ancestry. Model-dependent; best used with archaeological and haplogroup context.
Calculator Details
Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator
About This Calculator
MDLP World K11e — Ancient-era admixture interpreter
This calculator decomposes a modern or ancient genome into ancestry fractions derived from an ancient-focused, K11e model calibrated for world-wide comparisons. It estimates the share of genetic ancestry attributable to major deep-time population clusters and frames those results in a concise, comparative context.
What it analyzes
- Proportional contributions from ancestral components represented by broad reference groups: African, Amerindian, ASI (Ancestral South Indian), Basal Iran–Mesolithic/Neolithic, Oceanic, EHG (Eastern Hunter‑Gatherer), SEA (Southeast Asian), Siberian, and WHG (Western Hunter‑Gatherer).
- Ancient-era affinity rather than recent genealogical relationships: the calculator highlights long-term population structure and prehistoric admixture signals.
Who it's designed for
- Genetic enthusiasts, genealogists, and researchers who want a world-scale, ancient-context snapshot of ancestry.
- Users comparing modern samples to deep-time population clusters or exploring broad prehistoric migration and interaction patterns.
Insights you can gain
- Quantitative ancestry proportions tied to major prehistoric source groups.
- Relative affinities that illuminate possible migration corridors, hunter–farmer contrasts, and regional mixture histories.
- A framework for comparing samples across regions and time periods using shared ancient components.
Historical and genetic context
- The reference clusters represent deep branches of Eurasian, African, Amerindian and Oceanian prehistory: hunter‑gatherer lineages (WHG, EHG), Holocene agricultural gradients (Basal Iran–Mesolithic/Neolithic), deep South Asian heritage (ASI), and sources tied to Siberia, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
- These proxies are simplifications: they capture broad prehistoric structure useful for hypothesis generation and cross-sample comparisons.
Why this calculator is valuable
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Reference Populations
The populations used as genetic references in this calculator
11 Reference Populations
African
- Populations originating from the African continent with diverse ancestries.
Amerindian
- Indigenous people of the Americas with a rich cultural and genetic heritage.
ASI (Ancestral South Indian)
- Represents ancient genetic components found predominantly in the Indian Subcontinent.
Basal Iran-Mesolithic Neolithic
- Refers to ancient populations from early agricultural societies in Iran and adjacent areas.
Oceanic
- Populations from the Pacific Islands, including Melanesians, Micronesians, and Polynesians.
EHG (Eastern Hunter-Gatherer)
- Ancient populations from Eastern Europe and Western Siberia known for their hunting and gathering lifestyle.
SEA (Southeast Asian)
- Diverse populations from regions such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Siberian
- Indigenous groups originating from the vast Siberian region.
WHG (Western Hunter-Gatherer)
- Prehistoric populations who inhabited Western Europe.
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 11 carefully selected ancient populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
- Your DNA is compared to 11 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