r1a and semitic groups

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The main ydna in north Iraq is always J2 but true some Kurdish have r1a ydna I would say maybe around 5%-10%.

You are correct about J2a being the dominant ydna for Kurds, but you are quite off about the frequency of R1a for Kurds. All the scientific studies I'm aware of show Kurds as one of the highest R1a groups between Lebanon and Pakistan.


The Grugni et al (2012) study on Iranian groups showed Iranian Kurds at 20% R1a. The Hennerbichler (2012) study showed Zaza Kurds from Turkey at 26% R1a1-M17 plus another 11% R1-M173.

Finally, the Dogan et al 2017 study on Iraqi ethnic groups had Kurds at 17% R1a.

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