J2b

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J2b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of J2, formed about 12,500 years ago, defined by 3 mutations; TheYtree curates 23 sub-clades and 261 samples under this lineage (Personal 5 / Scientific 12 / Ancient 244).

Key facts

Upstream lineageJ2

Downstream sub-clades23

Defining mutations3

TMRCA~12,500 yr · 12.5 kya

AliasesYFull J2b · FTDNA J2b

Samples

261Samples in lineage

5Personal

12Scientific

244Ancient

Spain 23France 16Hungary 12United Kingdom 11Germany 11Russia 8Pakistan 6

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

I29525_PRJEB96929Tarragona, Cambrils, Els Masos650-800 CEaDNA
I20402Girona, Pla de l'Horta500-700 CEaDNA
I23765Mérida, Necrópolis Blanes200-300 CEaDNA
GBVPK Grotte Basse de la Vigne Perdue, les Monges Bell BeakerGrotte Basse de la Vigne Perdue, les MongesBell Beaker: 2299-2461 BCE (4325-4487 cal BP, 2026)aDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup J2b?

When did J2b form?

J2b formed about 12,500 years ago.

Where are J2b samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 261 samples under this lineage, mainly from Spain、France、Hungary.

How do I attach my sample to J2b?

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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