B6a

1409

B6a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of B6, formed about 18,000 years ago, defined by 4 mutations; TheYtree curates 4 sub-clades and 50 samples under this lineage (Personal 9 / Scientific 35 / Ancient 6).

Key facts

Upstream lineageB6

Downstream sub-clades4

Defining mutations4

TMRCA~18,000 yr · 18.0 kya

AliasesYFull B6a · FTDNA B6a

Samples

50Samples in lineage

9Personal

35Scientific

6Ancient

中国 38Vietnam 11Mongolia 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

FBD_M59贵州省贵阳市贵安新区马场镇大松山墓群 FenbadingSongshan_Ming_lc 明代aDNA
FBD_M511 [low coverage]贵州省贵阳市贵安新区马场镇大松山墓群 FenbadingSongshan_Song_lc 宋代aDNA
FBD_M265贵州省贵阳市贵安新区马场镇大松山墓群 FenbadingSongshan_Ming_cont 明代aDNA
FBD_M156贵州省贵阳市贵安新区马场镇大松山墓群 FenbadingSongshan_Ming_lc 明代aDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup B6a?

When did B6a form?

B6a formed about 18,000 years ago.

Where are B6a samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 50 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、Vietnam、Mongolia.

How do I attach my sample to B6a?

Register and use the Free Submit tool to submit your maternal haplogroup or mutations; it will be placed on the corresponding maternal tree.

← Back to the maternal haplogroup