Admixture Calculator

Tolan K16 - Neolithic

**Tolan K16 - Neolithic** estimates deep ancestral proportions using 16 ancient reference populations tied to the Neolithic era and adjacent regions. Designed for curious users, genealogists, and researchers, it reveals farmer vs. hunter‑gatherer contributions, Near Eastern and Iranian inputs, and global ancient signals to contextualize personal or population-level ancestry within early agricultural expansions and migrations.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

Author TOLAN

Era Ancient

Components 16 Populations

Target Region World

Created November 2022

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About This Calculator

**Tolan K16 - Neolithic** is an admixture calculator that deconvolves an individual's genome into 16 ancient reference components tied to the Neolithic and adjacent ancient eras. It compares modern or ancient samples against a curated panel including Anatolian_Farmers, Levant_Neolithic, Iran_Neolithic, European_WHG/EHG, Caucasus, Iberomaurusian and global groups (Amerindian, East_Asian, South_Chinese, Siberian, Oceanian, East_African, West_African, South_Indian, West_Farmers) to estimate deep ancestral proportions. Who this is for - Enthusiasts curious about deep-time ancestry - Genetic genealogists seeking context for pre-Iron Age signals - Researchers and educators exploring agricultural expansions, hunter‑gatherer persistence, and early population structure What it analyzes - Relative contribution of 16 ancient and regional ancestral components - Patterns consistent with Neolithic agricultural dispersals (e.g., Anatolian and Levantine farmers), local hunter‑gatherer inputs (WHG, EHG), and broader Eurasian/African/Oceanian backgrounds - Signals that reflect ancient migrations, admixture events, and continuity vs. replacement dynamics Insights you can gain - Proportional breakdown of ancestral sources that shaped a sample’s genome - Hypotheses about past migrations (e.g., Near Eastern farmer spread, Caucasus and Iranian contributions) - Comparative context for modern populations: which ancient groups most resemble your deep ancestry Historical/genetic context The Neolithic marks the spread of agriculture and major demographic shifts: farming populations moved from the Near East into Europe and Africa, often mixing with indigenous hunter‑gatherers. This calculator maps those processes to modern DNA, highlighting how farmers, hunter‑gatherers, and regional groups combined to form today’s genetic landscape. Why it’s valuable - Provides a clear, interpretable reconstruction of ancient ancestry using vetted reference populations - Helps place personal or population

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Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

16 Reference Populations

European

European_EHG: Eastern European Hunter-Gatherers who lived in Russia and Ukraine.
European_WHG: Western Hunter-Gatherers from Europe, who lived primarily in the western parts of the continent.

Caucasus

Caucasus: People from the Caucasus region, spanning areas between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.

Amerindian

Amerindian: Indigenous peoples from the Americas, with a diverse range of communities and cultures.

East Asian

East_Asian: Populations from East Asia, which include Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other regional groups.
South_Chinese: Specific to Chinese populations from the southern regions of China.

East African

East_African: Populations from the eastern part of Africa, including communities like the Maasai and others.

Oceanian

Oceanian: Indigenous groups from the Pacific Islands, including populations from Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Siberian

Siberian: Peoples from the northern part of Asia, particularly regions in Russia.

South Asian

South_Indian: Populations from the southern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

West African

West_African: Groups from the western region of Africa, known for rich cultural diversity.

Iberomaurusian

Iberomaurusian: Ancient populations from North Africa, associated with the Iberomaurusian archaeological culture.

Levant

Levant_Neolithic: Early farming communities from the Levant region in Western Asia.

Anatolian Farmers

Anatolian_Farmers: Early farmers from the Anatolian peninsula, who played a key role in the spread of agriculture.

West Farmers

West_Farmers: Early agricultural societies from Western Europe.

Iran Neolithic

Iran_Neolithic: Early agriculturalists from the Iranian plateau, part of the broader Neolithic Revolution.

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

How It Works

Your DNA is compared to 16 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