Genetic evidence supports the medieval migration from India. The Roma have been described as "a conglomerate of genetically isolated founder populations", while a number of common Mendelian disorders among Roma from all over Europe indicates "a common origin and founder effect". A 2020 whole-genome study confirmed the northwest Indian origins, and also confirmed substantial Balkan and Middle Eastern ancestry.
genetic evidence supports the medieval migration from india the roma have been described as "a conglomerate of genetically isolated founder populations" while a number of common mendelian disorders among roma from all over europe indicates "a common origin and founder effect" a 2020 whole-genome study confirmed the northwest indian origins and also confirmed substantial balkan and middle eastern ancestry