Modern & Ancient K9

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.