The Mighty Xiongnu Empire
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What's included in Ancient DNA Origins?
- The Ancient DNA Origins DNA test provides powerful, innovative, and interactive DNA-based tools to help you find your ancient ancestors, trace your prehistorical lineages, and determine your ancient tribal origins.
- Find out how related you are to the Xiongnu, ancestors of the Huns and Khazars, who settled Northeast Eurasia (300 - 500 AD) found at twenty-seven sites in Mongolia and Russia. from these 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 member of your ancient tribe.
- Compare your results with over 50 worldwide ancient and modern populations.
- Reach out and reconnect with your 2500-year-old Xiongnu ancestors when they founded the first major steppe Empire in the eastern steppe melting pot.
- Meet the Xiongnu before and after their golden era as they rewrote the history of Eastern Asia – Their story can be your story.
- Basic test includes 5 tribal members.
- Advanced test includes 15 tribal members.
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About the test
The Xiongnu were a confederation of nomadic steppe tribes from the Eurasian steppe. Between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC, they formed one of the most powerful Empires of the Old World. The Xiongnu confederation stands out in history as being the first empire founded by pastoralists and not by elite rulers. In 209 BC, Modu Chanyu, a military leader, secured the throne by unifying the Mongolian tribes and forming the Xiongnu Empire. Shortly afterward, the Xiongnu launched the centuries-long war against the Han China, who founded their own state in response to these attacks – China.
Paleogenomic studies carried out in 2020 in multiple Xiongnu sites identified Xiongnu individuals from 1600 BC to 1500 AD, vastly expanding the Xiongnu period. It was also found that the Xiongnu were the ancestors of the Huns and Khazars; each group later formed its steppe Empire. With these new genetic data, we can finally tell their full story and understand how they came to be, which were the founding tribes, and what their genetic legacy was.
The test includes 28 Xiongnu people who lived between 1600 BC and 1500 AD and witnessed the transformation of their people and society from simple farmers to an empire and back, after their defeat. The test provides a detailed historical, archeological, and paleogenetic of the Xiongnu. It describes the relationships of the Xiongnu with other ancient Asian people and their cultic practices. A detailed profile is available for every Xiongnu. Find out now how related you are to the rulers of the Eurasian steppe.
Paleogenomic studies carried out in 2020 in multiple Xiongnu sites identified Xiongnu individuals from 1600 BC to 1500 AD, vastly expanding the Xiongnu period. It was also found that the Xiongnu were the ancestors of the Huns and Khazars; each group later formed its steppe Empire. With these new genetic data, we can finally tell their full story and understand how they came to be, which were the founding tribes, and what their genetic legacy was.
The test includes 28 Xiongnu people who lived between 1600 BC and 1500 AD and witnessed the transformation of their people and society from simple farmers to an empire and back, after their defeat. The test provides a detailed historical, archeological, and paleogenetic of the Xiongnu. It describes the relationships of the Xiongnu with other ancient Asian people and their cultic practices. A detailed profile is available for every Xiongnu. Find out now how related you are to the rulers of the Eurasian steppe.
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 representatives of the ancient past but as people who can also be studied. The Ancient DNA Origins 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 the genetic data and evidence from history and archeology, we can revive the past and allow you to take part of this story at the most personal level.
