The Oracle Bones: Shang Dynasty

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aWhat's included in this test?
- This test 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 Chinese people of the Shang Dynasty (1594-945 BC). 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 people.
- Compare your results with over 50 worldwide ancient and modern populations.
- After 35 centuries, you can reconnect with your Shang Dynasty ancestors at a deeper level than ever imagined.
- Help us to find out what happened to the Shang Dynasty people using the power of genetics.
- Meet the ancient Chinese of the Shang Dynasty – Their Story can be Your Story.
- Basic test includes 5 members.
- Advanced test includes 12 members.
About the test
Step into the mystical world of early dynastic China. The Shang Dynasty laid the foundation of Chinese civilization — marked by the use of oracle bones for divination, bronze technology, and the first known Chinese writing system. This test traces your ancestry back to the very people who shaped the roots of East Asian civilization.
Sampled from:
- Erdaojingzi (Inner Mongolia, Chifeng)
- Tangbalesayi (Xinjiang, Yili Region, Nileke County)
- Wutulan (Xinjiang, Yili Region, Nileke County – repeated)
- Zhaodong (Heilongjiang, Songhua River, Amur River Basin)
- Kuokesuxi (Xinjiang, Yili Region, Tekesi County)
- Jiaozuoniecun (Henan Province, Jiaozuo City – repeated)
- Jirentaigoukou (Xinjiang, Yili Region, Nileke County – repeated)
- Songshugou (Xinjiang, Aletai Region, Jimunai County)
- Liushui (Xinjiang, Hetian/Hotan Region, Yutian/Keriya County)
This test reveals:
- Possible ancestral ties to Bronze Age China’s ruling elite and oracle-bone users
- Early northern Chinese and Western Steppe influences in Xinjiang and Henan regions
- Connections to Shang-era trade, metallurgy, and divination cultures
Perfect for:
- East Asian and Chinese diaspora exploring ancient heritage
- Historians and cultural enthusiasts of early Chinese civilizations
- Individuals curious about oracle bones, Shang royalty, and early writing
Your personalized report includes:
- Direct comparison to ancient people remains from key archeological sites
- mtDNA and Y-DNA haplogroup comparisons
- Breakdown of your ancient DNA components
- Contextual historical insights
Find your roots in the dynasty that left behind dragons, bronze, and prophecy.
Why take this test
Now, for the first time, you can reach beyond the living—directly into the past. Thanks to breakthroughs in paleogenomics, scientists have recovered and sequenced the DNA of real individuals who lived thousands of years ago. From Ice Age hunters and Bronze Age warriors to Roman citizens and medieval villagers, their genetic echoes are finally within your reach.
The Ancient DNA Hub test is the first and only DNA test that connects you not to modern ethnic labels, but to actual ancient populations. Using our proprietary technologies, we match your genome against thousands of real ancient genomes excavated across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This allows you to discover precisely which ancient peoples you descend from—and where and when they lived.
This test is for you if:
- You’ve taken other ancestry tests and still feel something is missing
- You want to go deeper, thousands of years deeper, into your lineage
- Your family stories were lost through time, migration, or trauma—and you want to reclaim them
- You suspect your ancestors may have been part of great migrations, battles, or empires—and you want proof
- You want to give your children and grandchildren a deeper connection to who they are
Reclaim your ancient past. Your story didn’t start in the last 500 years—it began with the first footsteps of your ancestors across continents. Let their DNA speak again—and let it speak to you.



