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Modern Civilizations K76

Modern Civilizations K76 is a curated admixture calculator that estimates ancestry proportions across 75 global reference populations. Designed for researchers, genealogists, educators and curious users, it provides fine-scale regional affinities and historical context—revealing modern patterns shaped by migration, trade and admixture with clear, interpretable results.

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Chapter I

Calculator Details

Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator

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About This Calculator

Modern Civilizations K76 is a curated, high-resolution admixture calculator designed to detect and quantify recent and historical ancestry components across the modern world. Using 75 carefully selected reference populations spanning Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania and the Arctic, it translates a genotype into proportional affiliations with regionally and culturally meaningful groups — from fine-scale European clusters (North Italy, Iberia, Balkans) to diverse African, South Asian, East Asian, Siberian, and Indigenous American lineages. Who it's for: researchers, genealogists, educators, and curious individuals seeking a nuanced, globally informed snapshot of genetic ancestry. It suits both technical users who want reproducible comparative results and non-specialists who want an accessible explanation of where their genetic signals fit into contemporary population structure. What you learn: percentage ancestry estimates, dominant regional affinities, and comparative signals that reflect migrations, trade, and admixture events typical of the modern era — for example the layered influences of colonial expansion, the Silk Road, Austronesian dispersals, Bantu movements, and Eurasian steppe interactions. The calculator highlights contributions from neighboring and historically connected populations, helping to distinguish closely related sources (e.g., Levant vs Eastern Mediterranean, or South West China vs South East China). Context and value: Modern Civilizations K76 synthesizes population-genetic knowledge into an approachable tool. Its curated reference panel emphasizes geographic breadth and subregional resolution to reduce common misassignments and to give clearer, historically contextualized interpretations. Use it to inform genealogical research, illustrate population history in teaching, or generate hypotheses for further genetic study. Results are interpretive: they provide strong clues about ancestry and population contact but should be combined
Chapter II

Reference Populations

The populations used as genetic references in this calculator

76 Reference Populations

Africa:

  • Benin and Togo: This region includes diverse ethnic groups like Ewe, Fon, and Yoruba.
  • Central Bantu: Populated by Bantu-speaking communities of Central Africa.
  • Eastern Bantu: Home to Bantu ethnic groups in Eastern Africa.
  • Egypt: Known for its ancient civilization and Arabic-speaking population.
  • Ethiopia: Contains numerous ethnic groups with rich historical roots.
  • Ivory Coast and Ghana: Inhabitants are primarily Akan-speaking people.
  • Liberia and Sierra Leone: Characterized by various ethnic tribes like Mende and Mandingo.
  • Maghreb: Consists of Berber and Arab populations in North Africa.
  • Mali: Diverse cultures including Mande and Tuareg peoples.
  • Nigeria: Africa's most populous country, with ethnic groups like Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo.
  • Nilotic Ethiopia: Region inhabited by Nilotic ethnic groups.
  • Nilotic Great Lakes region: Population includes Nilotic peoples living around the Great Lakes of Africa.
  • Nilotic Sudan: Encompasses Sudan's Nilotic populations.
  • Omotic: Features the Omotic-speaking peoples of Ethiopia.
  • Pygmies: Indigenous hunter-gatherer groups found in Central Africa.
  • Senegambian: Predominantly Wolof and Serer speaking communities in Senegal and Gambia.
  • Somalia and North East Kenya: Characterized by Somali ethnic groups.
  • South African Hunter Gatherers: Indigenous groups like the San and Khoikhoi.
  • South Eastern Bantu: Encompasses Bantu ethnic groups in Southeast Africa.

Arctic and Native American:

  • Arctic: Primarily Inuit and other indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions.
  • Native Andean: Indigenous populations of the Andes, including Quechua and Aymara.
  • Native Caribbean Amazonia and Chaco: Indigenous tribes in these diverse ecosystems.
  • Native Central Amerindian: Indigenous groups in Central America.
  • Native Patagonia: Indigenous peoples of the Patagonian region.
  • Native South West USA and Mexico: Includes tribes like Navajo and Hopi.
  • North Amerindian: Indigenous peoples of North America.
  • North East Amerindian: Tribes located in the northeastern parts of the Americas.

Central and South Asia:

  • Bengal: Populated by Bengali-speaking people.
  • East Pakistan and North India: Diverse ethnic communities in these regions.
  • Nepal and Himalayan Foothills: Home to numerous ethnic groups including the Gurkhas.
  • North Central Asia: Rich in nomadic cultures and ethnic groups.
  • South Central Asia: Consists of various ethnic communities in central Asia.
  • South India and Sri Lanka: Populated by Dravidian and Sinhala-speaking communities.
  • Tajikistan: Mainly Tajik ethnic group.
  • West Central Asia: Home to diverse ethnic communities in this part of Asia.

East Asia:

  • Central and East Siberia: Indigenous Siberian groups.
  • China: Characterized by the Han Chinese majority and other ethnic minorities.
  • East Central Asia: Encompasses interior Asian ethnicities.
  • Korea and Japan: Predominantly Korean and Japanese populations.
  • Philippines and Taiwan: Austronesian-speaking communities.
  • South East Asia: Rich diversity in ethnic groups like Malays and Thais.
  • South East China: Includes ethnic groups like Cantonese.
  • South West China: Home to diverse ethnic minorities.
  • Tibetan: Populated by Tibetan ethnic groups.
  • Tungusic: Indigenous Tungusic peoples of Northeast Asia.
  • Vietnam and Southern China: Predominantly ethnic Vietnamese and nearby Chinese ethnicities.

Eurasia:

  • Ural and West Siberia: Indigenous Uralic and Siberian peoples.
  • Volga: Encompasses various ethnic groups in the Volga river region.

Europe:

  • Balkans: Noted for its diverse ethnic composition including Serbs, Croats, and Albanians.
  • Baltic: Predominantly Baltic ethnic groups, such as Lithuanians and Latvians.
  • Central Europe: Includes a mixed population of Germanic and Slavic groups.
  • East Europe: Characterized by Slavic-speaking communities.
  • Finland: Primarily Finnish-speaking population with a Sámi minority.
  • Germanic Europe: Consists mainly of Germanic ethnic groups.
  • Iberia: Populated by Spanish and Portuguese.
  • North and West British Islands: Home to English, Scottish, and other British ethnicities.
  • North Iberia: Basque and other regional groups.
  • North Italy: Rich in Italian regional identities.
  • Saami: Indigenous Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian peoples.
  • Sardinia: Unique Sardinian ethnic groups.
  • Scandinavia: Primarily Scandinavian ethnicities.
  • South Balkans: Includes a mixture of ethnic groups like Greeks and Macedonians.
  • South British Islands: Predominantly English, with Celtic communities.
  • South Italy: Home to various regional Italian communities.
  • Western Europe: Diverse population across countries like France and Belgium.

Oceania:

  • Australian Aboriginal: Indigenous peoples of Australia.
  • Melanesia: Populated by a variety of indigenous Melanesian groups.
  • Micronesia: Encompasses multiple ethnic groups across numerous islands.
  • Polynesia: Includes ethnic groups like Māori and Native Hawaiians.

West Asia and Eastern Mediterranean:

  • Anatolia South Caucasus and Northern Mesopotamia: Characterized by ethnic diversity, including Turkish and Armenian peoples.
  • Arabia: Predominantly Arab ethnic groups.
  • Eastern Mediterranean: Diverse cultures including Cypriots and Maltese.
  • Eastern Middle East: Rich in ethnic diversity, including Persians and Kurds.
  • Levant and Northern Arabia: Includes ethnic groups like Palestinians and Jordanians.
  • North Caucasus: Noted for its complex ethnic mosaic, including Chechens and Dagestanis.
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