Amazigh Lineage Heritage
Last Updated: February 2026
A comprehensive digital presentation of an Amazigh lineage from the Souss-Massa region of Morocco, combining genetic research, historical analysis, and cultural preservation.
🌐 Live Site
Visit: northafricanorigins.com
📁 Project Structure
northafricanorigins.com/
├── index.html # Homepage with genetic overview
├── lineage.html # Detailed lineage analysis
├── genetics.html # DNA science and methodology
├── culture.html # Cultural heritage and traditions
├── contact.html # Contact information
├── privacy.html # Privacy and cookies (also fr/, ar/)
├── css/
│ └── styles.css # Main stylesheet
├── js/
│ └── consent.js # Cookie question; Google Analytics only after Accept
├── img/ # Images and assets
├── docs/ # Documentation files
├── robots.txt # SEO crawler instructions
├── sitemap.xml # Site map for search engines
└── README.md # This file
Latest Updates (February 2026)
Research Accuracy Review
- E-M81 TMRCA corrected: Updated from ~5,500 ya to ~2,000-4,200 ya based on D'Atanasio et al. (2018, Scientific Reports) whole Y-chromosome sequencing and YFull YTree estimates
- E-PF2546 formation: Refined to ~2,300 years BP (~300 BCE) per YFull YTree database
- H1 mtDNA coalescence: Updated to ~11,400 years in North Africa (range: ~9,000-13,700 ya) per Ottoni et al. (2010, PLOS ONE); removed unsupported claim about Iberomaurusian H1 samples
- Ancient DNA breakthroughs: Added Villalba-Mouco et al. (2023, Nature) confirming Iberian Neolithic migrants in Morocco; Salem et al. (2025, Nature) on Green Sahara ancestral lineages
- H1 subclades confirmed: Colombo et al. (2025, Scientific Reports) confirmed North African-specific H1v, H1w, H1x clades
- Toba bottleneck: Updated to note this hypothesis is now largely disputed (Smith et al. 2018, Nature)
- Tachelhit speakers: Updated from 3.5M to ~5M per 2024 Moroccan census
- Chart colors: Fixed blue (#118AB2) violations to earth-tone palette
- References: Added peer-reviewed citation sections to genetics.html and lineage.html
Key References
- D'Atanasio, E. et al. (2018). Scientific Reports, 8, 15941
- Salem, N. et al. (2025). Nature, 641, 144-150
- Villalba-Mouco, V. et al. (2023). Nature, 618, 550-556
- Colombo, G. et al. (2025). Scientific Reports, 15, 27025
- Ottoni, C. et al. (2010). PLOS ONE, 5(10), e13378
- Ennafaa, H. et al. (2009). BMC Genetics, 10, 8
About This Repository
This GitHub Pages website presents a multi-disciplinary analysis of a specific Chtouka confederation lineage, exploring the convergence of ancient African and European ancestral streams in southwestern Morocco.
Research Focus
- Genetic Analysis: Y-DNA haplogroup E-PF2546 and mtDNA haplogroup H1-T16189C!
- Historical Context: Political and cultural evolution of the Souss-Massa region
- Anthropological Study: Chtouka tribal confederation heritage and traditions
- Cultural Documentation: Tachelhit language, Argan ecosystem, and Amazigh customs
Geographic Scope
The research centers on the Souss-Massa region of Morocco, specifically:
- Chtouka-Aït Baha Province
- Traditional Chtouka confederation territory
- Souss Valley between the Atlas Mountains and Atlantic Ocean
Repository Contents
- Website Files: Complete responsive HTML/CSS/JavaScript site
- Research Images: Genetic distribution maps and haplogroup visualizations
- Documentation: Original lineage analysis and historical research
Live Website
Visit: https://northafricanorigins.com
Preserving Amazigh heritage through scientific research and digital storytelling
