A genetic study conducted in Azerbaijan has yielded an interesting result. Specifically, the Y-chromosome result of an individual from Laza village in Gusar district has been identified as the Y3866 subclade of haplogroup I1.
According to information provided to Modern.az by the project administrator, genetic researcher Orkhan Khansuvar, the origin of this genetic branch traces back to Northern Europe and has an approximate history of 4100 years.
According to the research, the aforementioned subclade is primarily associated with Vikings. The oldest samples belonging to this genetic lineage have been discovered in the Troms region of Norway, the Kujallaq area of Greenland, and various ancient settlements in Sweden. Furthermore, the same genetic trace has been found in several Viking skeletal samples discovered in Russia and Ukraine.
Experts state that this subclade is currently widespread in Europe – particularly in Spain (Catalans), Germany, and Sweden – and is considered to be entirely of Scandinavian origin.
According to historical data, a portion of the population of Laza village in Gusar later migrated to Laza village in Gabala district. The village's population is ethnically composed of Lezgins.
According to the research author's conclusion, this result indicates that the ancient ancestors of some generations living in that region may be linked to Northern Europe, particularly to Vikings.
It should be noted that these results are based on individual genetic analysis, and further research is needed to generalize across a wider population.
