Chiefs of The Caribbean
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What's included in Ancient DNA Hub?
- This Ancient DNA Hub DNA test collection provides powerful, innovative, and interactive DNA-based tools to help you find your ancient ancestors, trace your prehistoric lineages, and determine your ancient tribal origins.
- Find out how related you are to the Chiefs of the Caribbean, including: Cuba (Archaic Age) (1238–50 BC), found at four sites in Cuba, Cuba (Pre-Taíno) (42 BC–846 AD), found at six sites in Cuba, Cuba (Taíno) (1018–1462 AD), found at three sites in Cuba, Puerto Rico (538–1338 AD), found at nine sites in Puerto Rico, Bahamas (877–1347 AD), found at twelve sites in the Bahamas, Dominica (701–1486 AD), found at nine sites in Dominica, Guadeloupe (926–1313 AD), found at one site in Guadeloupe, St. Lucia (1095–1348 AD), found at one site in St. Lucia from the following sites:
- Receive a detailed breakdown of your ancient geographical origins, ancient ancestry maps showing where your ancestors lived and traveled, and your exact genetic similarity to each ancient population.
- Compare your results with over 50 worldwide ancient and modern populations.
- After three millennia, you can reconnect with your Caribbean ancestors at a deeper level than ever imagined.
- Be part of a millennia-long quest to trace the origins of the Native American peoples who settled the Caribbean using the power of genetics.
- Meet the people who cultivated sweet potatoes, maize, beans, and peppers, and crafted canoes to cross open seas – their story can be your story.
- Basic test includes 45 ancient individuals.
- Advanced test includes 145 ancient individuals.
About the test
Chiefs of the Caribbean: Taíno, Carib, and Island Societies – Complete Ancestral Compendium
Imagine uncovering a direct genetic connection to the Native Americans who first settled the Caribbean—the master navigators, farmers, and chiefs who crossed open seas, cultivated islands, and built vibrant societies long before European arrival. This compendium invites you into the world of the Taíno and Carib peoples, whose ingenuity, resilience, and cultural achievements shaped the Caribbean for millennia. Their story is one of exploration, adaptation, and identity—and now, it can become part of your own.
We reconstructed the DNA of 145 ancient Caribbean Native Americans from 39 archaeological sites across the region, spanning a remarkable period from 1238 BC to 1486 AD. These individuals represent generations of island societies who lived, traded, worshipped, and ruled across the Caribbean Sea, leaving behind traditions that still echo today.
What tests are included in this compendium?
This compendium unites eight of our Caribbean genomic reconstructions, each representing a distinct island, culture, and historical phase. Together, they reveal how Caribbean societies emerged, diversified, and interacted across centuries of migration and maritime mastery.
You will receive a comprehensive ancestral profile integrating genetic data with historical and archaeological context. The compendium includes haplogroup analyses, migration histories, and reconstructions of daily life, belief systems, cultic practices, social organization, and recorded deeds. A detailed individual profile is available for every ancient person included—allowing you to explore not just where they lived, but how they lived.
Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey into the origins of Caribbean civilization. This is more than a DNA test—it is an opportunity to stand alongside the first island settlers, the Taíno chiefs, and the Carib navigators who mastered the sea. Do not let their stories remain hidden. Take the first step toward uncovering your Caribbean heritage and become part of a legacy that spans oceans, islands, and millennia.
Imagine uncovering a direct genetic connection to the Native Americans who first settled the Caribbean—the master navigators, farmers, and chiefs who crossed open seas, cultivated islands, and built vibrant societies long before European arrival. This compendium invites you into the world of the Taíno and Carib peoples, whose ingenuity, resilience, and cultural achievements shaped the Caribbean for millennia. Their story is one of exploration, adaptation, and identity—and now, it can become part of your own.
We reconstructed the DNA of 145 ancient Caribbean Native Americans from 39 archaeological sites across the region, spanning a remarkable period from 1238 BC to 1486 AD. These individuals represent generations of island societies who lived, traded, worshipped, and ruled across the Caribbean Sea, leaving behind traditions that still echo today.
What tests are included in this compendium?
This compendium unites eight of our Caribbean genomic reconstructions, each representing a distinct island, culture, and historical phase. Together, they reveal how Caribbean societies emerged, diversified, and interacted across centuries of migration and maritime mastery.
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Cuba (Archaic Age) (1238–50 BC)
Explore the earliest known inhabitants of Cuba—Archaic Age hunter-gatherers whose pioneering journeys laid the foundations for later Caribbean cultures. This test captures the genetic legacy of the first island settlers. -
Cuba (Pre-Taíno) (42 BC–846 AD)
Discover the people who bridged early settlement and later Taíno society. These Pre-Taíno communities reveal how technology, agriculture, and social organization evolved on the islands. -
Cuba (Taíno) (1018–1462 AD)
Connect with the Taíno of Cuba—chiefdom-based societies known for agriculture, ceremonial life, and extensive inter-island networks. This test explores the genetic heritage of one of the Caribbean’s most influential cultures. -
Puerto Rico (538–1338 AD)
Step into the heartland of Taíno civilization. This reconstruction reveals the people who built large villages, cultivated cassava, and developed rich spiritual traditions that shaped Caribbean identity. -
Bahamas (877–1347 AD)
Explore the genetic legacy of the Lucayan peoples of the Bahamas—expert seafarers who navigated shallow banks and open waters, linking the northern Caribbean into a shared cultural world. -
Dominica (701–1486 AD)
Discover communities often associated with Carib-speaking peoples, known for their mobility, resistance, and deep knowledge of island environments. This test highlights cultural interaction and resilience in the eastern Caribbean. -
Guadeloupe (926–1313 AD)
Uncover the genetic story of island societies at a crossroads of Caribbean trade and migration, revealing how people, ideas, and traditions flowed across the Lesser Antilles. -
St. Lucia (1095–1348 AD)
Explore the ancestry of island communities shaped by agriculture, canoe-based travel, and regional alliances, offering insight into everyday life in the pre-contact Caribbean.
You will receive a comprehensive ancestral profile integrating genetic data with historical and archaeological context. The compendium includes haplogroup analyses, migration histories, and reconstructions of daily life, belief systems, cultic practices, social organization, and recorded deeds. A detailed individual profile is available for every ancient person included—allowing you to explore not just where they lived, but how they lived.
Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey into the origins of Caribbean civilization. This is more than a DNA test—it is an opportunity to stand alongside the first island settlers, the Taíno chiefs, and the Carib navigators who mastered the sea. Do not let their stories remain hidden. Take the first step toward uncovering your Caribbean heritage and become part of a legacy that spans oceans, islands, and millennia.
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Why take this test
Up until 2010, reading the DNA of ancient people was a dream. Since then, the DNA of the Neanderthal who lived over 30,000 years ago has been sequenced. After that reading, the DNA of ancient people who lived from 15,000 BC to 1,800 AD all over the world became the main object of paleogenomic research. This forward leap in technology allowed the creation of a new type of DNA tests — tests that do not use modern-day populations as stand-ins for the ancient tribes but rather go right to the source and study these ancient peoples themselves.
The Ancient DNA Hub DNA test is the first next-generation DNA test. It is designed solely using the DNA of ancient people throughout history using our novel technologies.
With this test, you will receive a precise ancient ethnicity estimate with far greater geographical details than you could imagine. You will make new connections with historical people and places where your ancestors lived, walked, battled, created, and dreamed thousands of years ago. Using genetic data and evidence from history and archeology, we can revive the past and allow you to take part in this story at the most personal level.
The Ancient DNA Hub DNA test is the first next-generation DNA test. It is designed solely using the DNA of ancient people throughout history using our novel technologies.
With this test, you will receive a precise ancient ethnicity estimate with far greater geographical details than you could imagine. You will make new connections with historical people and places where your ancestors lived, walked, battled, created, and dreamed thousands of years ago. Using genetic data and evidence from history and archeology, we can revive the past and allow you to take part in this story at the most personal level.
