Dodecad Globe 13

Siberian Amerindian

• Description: Populations native to Siberia and American indigenous peoples sharing genetic connections. Influences from ancient migrations across the Bering Strait.

African

West African

• Description: Populations from West Africa, known for rich genetic diversity and history predating colonial times.

Palaeo African

• Description: Ancient African populations, providing insight into early human evolution and migration within the continent.

East African

• Description: Diverse ethnic groups from eastern Africa, encompassing Swahili coast cultures and the Great Lakes region.

Asian

East Asian

• Description: Populations from China, Korea, Japan, and Mongolia, with shared cultural and historical backgrounds.

South Asian

• Description: Encompasses Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, and Bangladeshi ethnicities with a long history of trade and cultural exchange.

Southwest Asian

• Description: Refers to Middle Eastern populations, with significant historical civilizations such as Mesopotamia and the Levant.

West Asian

• Description: Encompasses populations from regions like Iran and the Caucasus, historically significant for ancient empires.

European

Mediterranean

• Description: Coastal populations of Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Near East, diverse due to extensive maritime trade.

North European

• Description: Includes populations from Northern Europe like Scandinavia, characterized by fair skin and diverse linguistic roots.

Australasian

• Description: Encompasses Aboriginal Australians and Pacific Islanders, who have unique genetic markers and deep-rooted indigenous traditions.

Arctic

• Description: Populations from the Arctic regions, such as Inuit and Saami, adapted to cold climates with specialized cultural practices.