>>2816196>>2816194>>2816192I think I read before that modern chinese people share remarkable amounts of genetic continuity with ancient chinese people
I also just asked deepseek right now and it pretty much said yes. Tho its ai so idk if i should trust it.
this is what deepseek said:
Yes, recent ancient DNA (aDNA) studies provide strong evidence that modern Chinese people, particularly the Han Chinese, share a remarkable degree of genetic continuity with ancient populations in the same regions.
This does not mean the genetic makeup has been frozen in time. Rather, it suggests a stable core ancestry that formed early and has persisted as the primary component, even amidst migrations and cultural interactions.
🧬 Evidence for Genetic Continuity Across China
Studies examining different historical periods and regions consistently point to a deep genetic connection between ancient and modern populations.
Continuity from the Warring States & Han Dynasty: Analysis of ancient genomes from Shandong (dating from the Warring States period, Han Dynasty to Northern Dynasties) reveals a close genetic relationship with modern Han Chinese. This indicates long-term genetic stability in the region over the past two millennia.
Stability in the Lower Yangtze River Basin: Genetic profiles of individuals from the Song to Qing dynasties show a high degree of homogeneity, confirming enduring genetic continuity in this region across historical periods. Contemporary Han Chinese from this area can indeed be modeled as the direct genetic descendants of these historical populations.
Deep-Rooted Continuity in the Central Plains (Zhongyuan): This region, considered the cradle of Chinese civilization, shows remarkable genetic stability spanning 3,000 years.
Analysis of 38 ancient genomes from the Western Zhou to the Qing Dynasty (including the Ming and Qing periods) reveals no significant genetic structural changes, indicating an unbroken genetic lineage.
A finding confirmed a direct ancestral link: Qing Dynasty residents of the Central Plains are direct ancestors of modern Henan Han, and can also be modeled as direct descendants of Tang Dynasty Yellow River populations.
While a trace amount (~2%) of Western Eurasian genetic admixture was detected in samples from the Qing and Tang Dynasties, this likely originated from Silk Road interactions and has remained stable since, without any recent influx of new foreign genetic material.
Genetic Contribution of the Neolithic Yellow River Farmers: The genetic foundation of modern East Asian populations was largely established by Neolithic millet farmers in the Yellow River region.
Their genetic influence is widespread, contributing 57–92% of the ancestry in modern Han Chinese populations and 70–80% in modern Tibetan populations.
Populations in the Shandong Peninsula also share a close genetic affinity with these ancient northern East Asians (ANEA), further demonstrating long-term continuity.
Origins in the Neolithic Era: The primary genetic mixing that led to the emergence of the Han Chinese occurred early, likely during the Neolithic period, creating a foundational genetic template that has persisted. This template was largely formed by 9,500 years ago and is shared by present-day East Asians.
The evidence from ancient DNA research strongly supports the notion that modern Chinese populations, particularly the Han, are the direct genetic descendants of ancient populations in the same geographic areas. While not completely isolated, the core genetic structure has shown a clear signal of stability and continuity over thousands of years.
If you'd like to explore the genetic history of a specific region or ethnic group within China in more detail, feel free to ask.