Family Tree DNA - Armenian DNA Project Open to all Armenians.
The Armenian DNA Project is an important resource for Armenians
researching their family history as well as their deep ancestry
through genetic testing. DNA testing can be a valuable tool for
people with different surnames in determining whether they are
genetic cousins, particularly considering the destruction of
many Armenian genealogical records and the fact Armenian
surnames were often based on the father’s first name, his city
of birth, his occupation, or a distinctive human characteristic.
By reaching thousands of years into the past, this project also
aims to find genetic traces of both the ancient peoples whose
descendants make up the current Armenian population (Armens,
Colchians, Hattians, Hayasa, Hayk, Hittites, Hurrians, Kaskians,
Luwians, Mitanni, Mushkis, Pala, Phrygians, Urartians, etc.) and
the ancient invaders who conquered or passed through the
Armenian lands (Assyrians, Gamrik-Gimirri-Cimmerians, Greeks,
Parthians, Romans, Scythi