Y-Chromosomal insights into the paternal genealogy of the Kerey tribe have called into question their descent from the Stepfather of Genghis Khan
Zhabagin M. Bukayev A. Dyussenova Z. Zhuraliyeva A. Tashkarayeva A. Zhunussova A. Aidarov B. Darmenov A. Akilzhanova A. Schamiloglu U. Sabitov Z.
September 2024Public Library of Science
PLoS ONE
2024#19Issue 9 September
The Kerey is one of the prominent Kazakh tribes and has long been a subject of ethnographic scrutiny, with a lack of consensus on its origin and traditional genealogy. Their historical significance, intertwined with the emergence of the empire established by Genghis Khan, necessitates a comprehensive understanding of their genetic history. This study focuses on unraveling the genetic heritage of the Kerey tribe. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of Y-chromosome data from genetic genealogy as citizen science and genetic screening of 23 Y-STRs and 37 Y-SNPs on 207 males from the Kerey tribe within academic science. Our results reveal two prevalent phylogenetic lineages within the C2a1a3a-F3796 haplogroup, also known as the C2*-Star Cluster (C2*-ST), which is one of the founding paternal lineages of the ancient Niru’un clan of the Mongols: C2-FT411734 and C2-FT224144, corresponding to the Abak and Ashamaily clans. While indicating a common male ancestry for them, our findings challenge the notion that they are full siblings. Additionally, genetic diversity analysis of the Y-chromosomes in the Kerey tribe and Kazakhs confirms their kinship with the Uissun tribe but refutes the claim of the Abak clan’s progenitor originating from this tribe. Furthermore, genetic evidence fails to support popular historical and ethnographic hypotheses regarding the Kerey tribe’s kinship with the Uak, Sirgeli, Adai, Törtkara, Karakerey, and Kereyit Kazakh tribes. The absence of a genetic paternal connection with the Kereyt tribe raises doubts about the genealogical link between the Kerey tribe and the stepfather of Genghis Khan. Copyright:
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National Center for Biotechnology, Astana, Kazakhstan
Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
International Science Complex “Astana”, Astana, Kazakhstan
Research Institute for Jochi Ulus Studies, Astana, Kazakhstan
Astana International University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Karaganda Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after Barimbek Beisenov, Karaganda, Kazakhstan
National Laboratory Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Kazak Historical Society, Astana, Kazakhstan
National Center for Biotechnology
Nazarbayev University
International Science Complex “Astana”
Research Institute for Jochi Ulus Studies
Astana International University
Karaganda Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after Barimbek Beisenov
National Laboratory Astana
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Kazak Historical Society
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