H2a

1955

H2a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of H2, formed about 7,400 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 62 sub-clades and 505 samples under this lineage (Personal 24 / Scientific 30 / Ancient 451).

Key facts

Upstream lineageH2

Downstream sub-clades62

Defining mutations1

TMRCA~7,400 yr · 7.4 kya

AliasesYFull H2a · FTDNA H2a

Samples

505Samples in lineage

24Personal

30Scientific

451Ancient

United Kingdom 46Germany 33Russia 27Hungary 25Sudan 14France 13Austria 10

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

2016XBQ-M15-JM10-16 HRR3226047 泉儿沟 Quanergou_BA_lc 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1263-1019 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1263-1019 BCEaDNA
HOS001 Finland_HollolaSantahaudanmäki 1161-1261 CEHollola Santahaudanmäki, Päijät-Häme1161-1261 CEaDNA
KRD006 Tell Kurdu Late Neolithic-Early Chalcolithic c. 5200-4700 BCETell Kurdu, Amuq Valley, Hatay, TürkiyeLate Neolithic-Early Chalcolithic (c. 5200-4700 BCE)aDNA
ETM015 Ebla Early-Middle Bronze Age c. 2400-1600 BCEEbla (Tell Mardikh), Idlib, SyriaEarly-Middle Bronze Age (c. 2400-1600 BCE)aDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup H2a?

When did H2a form?

H2a formed about 7,400 years ago.

Where are H2a samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 505 samples under this lineage, mainly from United Kingdom、Germany、Russia.

How do I attach my sample to H2a?

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

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