Anatolian Rulers: From Kings to Sultans
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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 uncover your connections to the great rulers and empires of Anatolia.
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Find out how related you are to the rulers and peoples of Anatolia across more than three millennia, including:
The Hittite Empire: Sons of Heth (1625–1517 BC),
The Kingdom of Ararat (800 BC),
Anatolia: From Alexander to Attalus III (550 BC–50 AD),
The Byzantine Empire: Anatolia (160–1000 AD),
The Seljuk Empire: Anatolia (1100–1200 AD), and
Turkey: The Ottoman Empire (1300–1573 AD) from the following sites - Receive a detailed breakdown of your ancient geographical origins, ancestry maps showing where your ancestors ruled, lived, and migrated, and your exact genetic similarity to each ancient individual included in the study.
- Compare your results with over 50 worldwide ancient and modern populations.
- After more than 3,200 years of continuous history, you can reconnect with the kings, emperors, and sultans who shaped Anatolia and the course of world civilization.
- Be part of an unprecedented effort to reconstruct the full political and cultural history of Anatolia using the power of genetics.
- Meet the people who built the first Indo-European empires, ruled in the name of Rome and Byzantium, conquered in the name of Islam, and forged the Ottoman world — their story could be your story.
- Basic test includes 35 ancient individuals.
- Advanced test includes 142 ancient individuals.
About the test
Anatolian Rulers: From Kings to Sultans
Have you ever wondered whether your ancestry is tied to the great rulers who shaped the ancient world? Anatolia—modern-day Turkey—was not merely a crossroads of civilizations; it was a forge of empires. For over three millennia, kings, emperors, generals, and sultans ruled these lands, shaping the political, religious, and cultural foundations of Europe, the Near East, and Central Asia. This extraordinary test invites you to step into that legacy and explore your possible genetic connection to one of the most powerful and continuous imperial regions in human history.
From Bronze Age monarchs mentioned in the Bible, to Roman emperors, Byzantine rulers, Seljuk sultans, and Ottoman sovereigns, this compendium reconstructs one of the longest uninterrupted stories of power, conquest, and civilization ever assembled through ancient DNA.
What tests are included in this compendium?
This test merges six of Ancient DNA Hub’s most significant reconstructions, each representing a defining era in Anatolia’s transformation from early kingdoms to global empire:
Each test delivers a richly detailed historical, archaeological, and paleogenetic profile of ancient individuals who lived under these great empires. You will explore their daily lives, belief systems, political structures, military traditions, and migrations—paired with precise genetic comparisons to your own DNA.
This is not a single moment in time, but a sweeping imperial saga spanning over 3,000 years. If your ancestry traces anywhere near the Mediterranean, the Near East, or the Islamic world, this test offers a rare opportunity to discover how your lineage may intersect with the kings, emperors, and sultans who shaped world history.
Have you ever wondered whether your ancestry is tied to the great rulers who shaped the ancient world? Anatolia—modern-day Turkey—was not merely a crossroads of civilizations; it was a forge of empires. For over three millennia, kings, emperors, generals, and sultans ruled these lands, shaping the political, religious, and cultural foundations of Europe, the Near East, and Central Asia. This extraordinary test invites you to step into that legacy and explore your possible genetic connection to one of the most powerful and continuous imperial regions in human history.
From Bronze Age monarchs mentioned in the Bible, to Roman emperors, Byzantine rulers, Seljuk sultans, and Ottoman sovereigns, this compendium reconstructs one of the longest uninterrupted stories of power, conquest, and civilization ever assembled through ancient DNA.
What tests are included in this compendium?
This test merges six of Ancient DNA Hub’s most significant reconstructions, each representing a defining era in Anatolia’s transformation from early kingdoms to global empire:
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The Hittite Empire: Sons of Heth (1625–1517 BC)
Journey back to the Bronze Age and explore genetic links to the Hittite kings—rivals of Egypt, pioneers of diplomacy, and central figures in biblical and Near Eastern tradition. These rulers forged one of the earliest Indo-European empires. -
The Kingdom of Ararat (800 BC)
Discover connections to the Iron Age kingdom of Urartu, famed for its mountain fortresses, monumental inscriptions, and fierce resistance against Assyrian domination. -
Anatolia: From Alexander to Attalus III (550 BC–50 AD)
Trace ancestry through the age of empires—from Persian rule and Alexander the Great to the last Hellenistic kings. This era fused Greek, Persian, and Anatolian cultures into a lasting legacy. -
The Byzantine Empire: Anatolia (160–1000 AD)
Connect with Roman and Byzantine populations who ruled from Constantinople’s heartland, defended Christianity, and preserved classical knowledge through centuries of upheaval. -
The Seljuk Empire: Anatolia (1100–1200 AD)
Meet the Turkic conquerors who reshaped Anatolia’s political and religious landscape, laying the groundwork for the rise of later Turkish states. -
Turkey: The Ottoman Empire (1300–1573 AD)
Explore possible genetic ties to the people who built one of history’s most powerful empires—ruling territories from Central Europe to Arabia and shaping the modern world.
Each test delivers a richly detailed historical, archaeological, and paleogenetic profile of ancient individuals who lived under these great empires. You will explore their daily lives, belief systems, political structures, military traditions, and migrations—paired with precise genetic comparisons to your own DNA.
This is not a single moment in time, but a sweeping imperial saga spanning over 3,000 years. If your ancestry traces anywhere near the Mediterranean, the Near East, or the Islamic world, this test offers a rare opportunity to discover how your lineage may intersect with the kings, emperors, and sultans who shaped world history.
Why take this test
In the most information-rich era in human history, we’re still limited by one vast unknown—the lives and identities of our ancient ancestors. While our digital age connects us globally, our roots remain largely a mystery, concealed by time and sparse records. Ancient DNA Hub aims to bridge this gap with revolutionary ancient DNA tests, allowing you to trace your roots back to the ancient world in a way once unimaginable.
Before 2010, reading the DNA of ancient people was a distant dream. That changed when scientists sequenced the DNA of a Neanderthal who lived over 30,000 years ago. This breakthrough unlocked the secrets of ancient genomes from people who lived between 15,000 BC and 1800 AD, spreading paleogenomic research across time and continents. Now, a new generation of DNA testing no longer relies on modern populations as stand-ins for ancient tribes. Instead, it goes right to the source, using the DNA of the ancients themselves.
Ancient DNA Hub’s Tests are the first of their kind, crafted solely from the DNA of ancient peoples through our pioneering technology. With our tests, you will receive a uniquely detailed ancient ancestry report, pinpointing specific regions and tribal connections more accurately than ever. Imagine discovering lands, tribes, and empires where your ancestors lived, fought, created, and dreamed millennia ago. By merging genetic data with the knowledge of history and archaeology, Ancient DNA Hub brings the past to life—helping you connect to your heritage on the most personal level.
Before 2010, reading the DNA of ancient people was a distant dream. That changed when scientists sequenced the DNA of a Neanderthal who lived over 30,000 years ago. This breakthrough unlocked the secrets of ancient genomes from people who lived between 15,000 BC and 1800 AD, spreading paleogenomic research across time and continents. Now, a new generation of DNA testing no longer relies on modern populations as stand-ins for ancient tribes. Instead, it goes right to the source, using the DNA of the ancients themselves.
Ancient DNA Hub’s Tests are the first of their kind, crafted solely from the DNA of ancient peoples through our pioneering technology. With our tests, you will receive a uniquely detailed ancient ancestry report, pinpointing specific regions and tribal connections more accurately than ever. Imagine discovering lands, tribes, and empires where your ancestors lived, fought, created, and dreamed millennia ago. By merging genetic data with the knowledge of history and archaeology, Ancient DNA Hub brings the past to life—helping you connect to your heritage on the most personal level.
