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Modern Civilizations K75

Modern Civilizations K75 is a curated, high-resolution admixture calculator for the Modern era. Comparing your DNA to 74 global reference populations, it reveals fine-scale ancestry components across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, Oceania and the Arctic. Ideal for researchers, genealogists, and curious individuals, it highlights recent migration signals and regional origins to help you interpret modern genetic ancestry.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

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About This Calculator

Modern Civilizations K75 is a curated admixture calculator designed to give a clear, nuanced portrait of recent ancestry across the globe. Built for the Modern era, it compares a sample’s genetic profile against 74 carefully chosen reference populations spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, Oceania and the Arctic. Rather than offering a single broad continent label, this tool resolves fine-scale components — for example distinguishing regional European clusters (Iberia, North Italy, Balkans, Scandinavia), diverse South Asian and Central Asian signals, and multiple African and Native American lineages — to reveal layers of recent population history and contact. Who should use it: geneticists, genealogists, adoptees, ancestry hobbyists, and anyone curious about personal or population-level ancestry. It is especially useful for global samples and for people with mixed or cosmopolitan backgrounds who need higher resolution than continent-level summaries. What you learn: proportional ancestry estimates tied to contemporary reference groups, hints about likely biogeographic origins, and minority signals that can point to recent migration or admixture. The calculator is also a practical tool for comparing relatives, interpreting regional components in historical context, and generating hypotheses about ancestral routes — for example Silk Road, transatlantic, or colonial-era admixture patterns. Why it matters: the curated reference set reflects modern demographic structure and major crossroads of movement, improving interpretability and relevance for present-day ancestry questions. The output is intended as an informative, non-deterministic snapshot: it describes genetic similarity to modern populations and complements historical, linguistic, and genealogical evidence. Modern Civilizations K75 provides a transparent, accessible bridge between raw genotype data and meaningful ancestry insights, helping users explore how recent migrations and local histories shaped
Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

76 Reference Populations

Africa:

  • Benin and Togo: Region with diverse ethnic groups known for their rich cultural heritage.
  • Central Bantu: Includes populations from central Africa speaking Bantu languages.
  • Eastern Bantu: Represents Bantu-speaking groups from eastern parts of the continent.
  • Egypt: Known for ancient civilization; North African Arab and Coptic communities.
  • Ethiopia: Mix of Semitic, Cushitic, and Nilotic ethnic groups with ancient cultures.
  • Ivory Coast and Ghana: West African nations with diverse ethnic communities.
  • Liberia and Sierra Leone: West African regions with shared linguistic and cultural ties.
  • Maghreb: North African region, predominantly Arab-Berber populations.
  • Mali: Diverse ethno-linguistic groups with rich historical heritage.
  • Nigeria: Africa’s most populous country with numerous ethnic groups and languages.
  • Nilotic Ethiopia: Refers to Nilotic ethnic groups found in Ethiopia.
  • Nilotic Great Lakes region: Encompasses Nilotic peoples around the Great Lakes of Africa.
  • Nilotic Sudan: Represents Sudan's Nilotic-speaking populations.
  • Omotic: Indigenous ethnicity in southwestern Ethiopia speaking Omotic languages.
  • Pygmies: Indigenous groups traditionally inhabiting Central African rainforests.
  • Senegambian: Covers ethnic groups in Senegal and Gambia with shared cultural ties.
  • Somalia and North East Kenya: Somali ethnic groups in Horn of Africa and adjacent regions.
  • South African Hunter Gatherers: Indigenous communities like the Khoisan of Southern Africa.
  • South Eastern Bantu: Bantu-speaking people located in southeastern Africa.

Arctic and Native American:

  • Arctic: Indigenous peoples inhabiting the northernmost polar regions.
  • Native Andean: Indigenous populations from the Andes mountain range.
  • Native Caribbean Amazonia and Chaco: Encompasses native groups from these diverse regions.
  • Native Central Amerindian: Indigenous peoples of Central America.
  • Native Patagonia: Indigenous communities inhabiting the Southern Cone.
  • Native South West USA and Mexico: Indigenous groups in southwestern USA and northern Mexico.
  • North Amerindian: Native communities in the northern parts of America.
  • North East Amerindian: Indigenous groups located in northeastern regions of North America.

Central and South Asia:

  • Bengal: Includes populations from Bangladesh and West Bengal, India.
  • East Pakistan and North India: Ethnic groups spanning northern India and eastern Pakistan.
  • Nepal and Himalayan Foothills: Diverse ethnicities residing in mountainous Nepal and surrounding regions.
  • North Central Asia: Populations of central Asian steppes and highlands.
  • South Central Asia: Represents various ethnolinguistic groups of southern parts of Central Asia.
  • South India and Sri Lanka: Dravidian-speaking and Sinhala/Tamil populations.
  • Tajikistan: Central Asian nation with predominantly Tajik ethnic groups.
  • West Central Asia: Covers ethnic groups of western parts of Central Asia.

East Asia:

  • Central and East Siberia: Indigenous populations of Siberia’s central and eastern regions.
  • China: Represents Han and other minority ethnic groups across China.
  • East Central Asia: Populations living in eastern-central Asian regions.
  • Korea and Japan: Ethnically distinct East Asian nations with rich cultural heritage.
  • Philippines and Taiwan: Filipino and indigenous Taiwanese ethnic groups.
  • South East Asia: Diverse ethnic communities found in mainland and maritime Southeast Asia.
  • South East China: Ethnic minorities living in southeastern provinces of China.
  • South West China: Populations in southwestern parts of the Chinese mainland.
  • Tibetan: Ethnic group primarily residing on the Tibetan Plateau.
  • Tungusic: Indigenous peoples of Northeast Asia speaking Tungusic languages.
  • Vietnam and Southern China: Ethnic Vietnamese and cross-border southern Chinese groups.

Eurasia:

  • Ural and West Siberia: Diverse ethnic communities in the Ural Mountains and western Siberia.
  • Volga: Mixed ethnolinguistic groups living in the Volga River region.

Europe:

  • Balkans: Region known for ethnic diversity and historical intersections in Southeast Europe.
  • Baltic: Northern European states with distinct ethnic groups and languages.
  • East Europe: Encompasses Slavic and other ethnic groups in Eastern Europe.
  • Finland: Finnic peoples with a unique language and cultural heritage.
  • Germanic Europe: German-speaking populations with cultural ties across central Europe.
  • Iberia: Includes Spanish and Portuguese ethnic groups on the Iberian Peninsula.
  • North and West British Islands: Celtic and Anglo-Saxon populations in Britain.
  • North Iberia: Ethnic groups residing in northern parts of the Iberian Peninsula.
  • North Italy: Regions in Northern Italy known for distinct historical and cultural identity.
  • Saami: Indigenous people inhabiting the Arctic areas of Sápmi, across Nordic countries.
  • Sardinia: Island region with unique ethnic group within Italy.
  • Scandinavia: Nordic countries known for shared Germanic roots yet distinct cultures.
  • South Balkans: Encompasses populations in the southern region of the Balkans.
  • South British Islands: Refers to ethnic groups in southern parts of British Isles.
  • South Italy: Ethnic communities in southern regions with unique cultural traits.
  • Western Europe: Diverse populations primarily of Germanic and Romance languages.

Oceania:

  • Australian Aboriginal: Indigenous peoples of Australia with ancient cultural heritage.
  • Melanesia: Includes populations in the region of Pacific islands south of Micronesia.
  • Micronesia: Ethnic groups in the northwest region of Pacific Ocean islands.
  • Polynesia: Indigenous peoples across many islands in the central and southern Pacific Ocean.

West Asia and Eastern Mediterranean:

  • Anatolia South Caucasus and Northern Mesopotamia: Cross-cultural region with rich history and multiple ethnic groups.
  • Arabia: Peninsula known for Arab populations and expansive cultural influence.
  • Eastern Mediterranean: Encompasses ethnic groups along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Eastern Middle East: Populations residing in eastern parts of the Middle East.
  • Levant and Northern Arabia: Diverse ethnic groups across the Levant and northern Arabian regions.
  • North Caucasus: Known for ethnic diversity within European Russia and adjacent areas.
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 76 carefully selected modern populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.

How It Works

  • Your DNA is compared to 76 reference populations
  • Modern 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 populations are used as references
  • Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
  • Results are estimates based on available reference data