China: Yangshao Sailors of the Amur River
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- This test provides powerful, innovative, and interactive DNA-based tools to help you explore your early Neolithic ancestors linked to the northern Yangshao sphere, trace cultural connections along the Amur River basin, and uncover your genetic ties to the communities who navigated, traded, and thrived along East Asia’s great waterways.
- Discover how closely you are related to China: Yangshao Sailors of the Amur River (5,358–4,371 BC), individuals connected to early riverine and agrarian societies—fisherfolk, potters, cultivators, boatbuilders, and village leaders whose lives reveal long-distance interactions across northern China and the Amur River corridor:
- Receive a detailed breakdown of your ancient geographical origins, interactive ancestry maps showing where your ancestors lived, farmed, crafted painted pottery, navigated the Amur waterways, exchanged goods, and formed networks that linked early Chinese cultures with northern hunter-gatherer populations. You will also see your exact genetic similarity to each individual included in this Yangshao–Amur dataset.
- Compare your DNA with over 50 worldwide ancient and modern populations.
- Journey back more than six millennia to reconnect with the riverine worlds of Neolithic East Asia—dynamic regions defined by innovation, mobility, and the emergence of complex cultural traditions.
- Help us reconstruct the origins, interactions, and cultural landscapes of the Yangshao–Amur connection using the power of ancient DNA.
- Meet the Sailors of the Amur — Before Dynasties, Before Writing, this can be Your Story.
- Basic test includes 3 members.
- Advanced test includes 7 members. Best Deal: Unlock access to a broader collection of East Asian prehistoric DNA tests with our compendium: China: The pre-Han Era of the Ancestors
About the test
China: Yangshao Sailors of the Amur River — Neolithic Navigators of the Far Northeast (5358–4371 BC)
Journey to the forests and waterways of Northeast Asia during the early to middle Neolithic, when communities along the Amur River thrived as skilled riverine foragers, early cultivators, and long-distance travelers. This test traces your genetic affinity to populations living between approximately 5358 and 4371 BC—centuries that bridge the rise of early agricultural societies in northern China and the enduring hunting-fishing traditions of the Amur Basin.
Although far from the Yellow River heartland, the peoples of the Amur region participated in cultural horizons that paralleled early Neolithic China. Their pottery traditions, polished stone tools, and emerging plant-use practices developed alongside those of the Yangshao world to the south. The Amur River, stretching thousands of kilometers, served as both highway and lifeline—its broad channels enabling mobility, trade, and cultural exchange across Siberia, Manchuria, and Northeast China. These communities were adept navigators and seasonal migrants, adapted to harsh winters and dense forests, yet deeply connected to river life.
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Together, these individuals capture the demographic fabric of the ancient Amur world—resilient, adaptive, and mobile. Unlike the farming villages of the Yellow River basin, the Amur peoples combined foraging with early horticulture and developed sophisticated knowledge of river navigation, seasonal resources, and regional exchange networks. Their ancestry represents a distinct northern branch of East Asian prehistory, one that persisted for millennia and contributed to later Tungusic, Mongolic, and Far Eastern populations.
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Discover your DNA from the Yangshao Sailors of the Amur River—Neolithic navigators, fishers, and forest dwellers whose resilience shaped the early human story of Northeast Asia.
Journey to the forests and waterways of Northeast Asia during the early to middle Neolithic, when communities along the Amur River thrived as skilled riverine foragers, early cultivators, and long-distance travelers. This test traces your genetic affinity to populations living between approximately 5358 and 4371 BC—centuries that bridge the rise of early agricultural societies in northern China and the enduring hunting-fishing traditions of the Amur Basin.
Although far from the Yellow River heartland, the peoples of the Amur region participated in cultural horizons that paralleled early Neolithic China. Their pottery traditions, polished stone tools, and emerging plant-use practices developed alongside those of the Yangshao world to the south. The Amur River, stretching thousands of kilometers, served as both highway and lifeline—its broad channels enabling mobility, trade, and cultural exchange across Siberia, Manchuria, and Northeast China. These communities were adept navigators and seasonal migrants, adapted to harsh winters and dense forests, yet deeply connected to river life.
Collected and reconstructed from:
- Amur River Basin (Northeast Asia) — Individuals from this region represent some of the earliest Neolithic populations in northern East Asia. Their genetic signatures reflect continuity from ancient Paleolithic lineages, blending northern hunter-gatherer ancestry with emerging Neolithic traits. These riverine communities relied on fishing, wild plant harvesting, and localized cultivation, while maintaining long-standing cultural and genetic links across Northeast Asia. Their material traditions—including incision-decorated pottery and polished blades—parallel the technological growth occurring simultaneously in the Yangshao culture to the south, illustrating a broader Neolithic transformation across East Asia.
Together, these individuals capture the demographic fabric of the ancient Amur world—resilient, adaptive, and mobile. Unlike the farming villages of the Yellow River basin, the Amur peoples combined foraging with early horticulture and developed sophisticated knowledge of river navigation, seasonal resources, and regional exchange networks. Their ancestry represents a distinct northern branch of East Asian prehistory, one that persisted for millennia and contributed to later Tungusic, Mongolic, and Far Eastern populations.
This test reveals:
- The genetic structure of early Neolithic communities in the Amur River Basin
- How northern East Asians adapted to mixed foraging–horticultural economies
- Connections between the Amur Basin and the broader Neolithic transformations occurring across East Asia
- The deep ancestry underlying later northern populations of Siberia, Manchuria, and the Russian Far East
Perfect for:
- Individuals with Northeast Asian or Tungusic/Mongolic ancestry
- Enthusiasts of early Chinese prehistory and northern Neolithic archaeology
- Anyone interested in ancient river-based societies and mobility in prehistoric East Asia
Your personalized report includes:
- Direct comparison to Neolithic individuals from the Amur River Basin
- mtDNA and Y-DNA haplogroups typical of early northern East Asian populations
- A breakdown of your affinity to early riverine foragers and proto-agricultural groups
- Historical and ecological context covering pottery traditions, river navigation, seasonal lifeways, and northern Neolithic development
Discover your DNA from the Yangshao Sailors of the Amur River—Neolithic navigators, fishers, and forest dwellers whose resilience shaped the early human story of Northeast Asia.
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Up until 2010, reading the DNA of ancient people was a dream. Since then, the DNA of a 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 leap forward in technology allowed the creation of a new type of DNA test — 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.
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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.
