K2a

1991

K2a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of K2, formed about 5,700 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 24 sub-clades and 135 samples under this lineage (Personal 11 / Scientific 7 / Ancient 117).

Key facts

Upstream lineageK2

Downstream sub-clades24

Defining mutations1

TMRCA~5,700 yr · 5.7 kya

AliasesYFull K2a · FTDNA K2a

Samples

135Samples in lineage

11Personal

7Scientific

117Ancient

Hungary 9Russia 6Germany 6United Kingdom 6Austria 5Sweden 4中国 4

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

Balikun HRR3225817 巴里坤 Balikun_IA 铁器时代 Iron Age 374-202 BCE新疆 Xinjiang374-202 BCEaDNA
BB.K.12Boz-Barmak, Issyk-Kul4th–2nd c. BCEaDNA
ALTS030WAltai Krai4th-8th c. CEaDNA
Mln24670-725aDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup K2a?

When did K2a form?

K2a formed about 5,700 years ago.

Where are K2a samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 135 samples under this lineage, mainly from Hungary、Russia、Germany.

How do I attach my sample to K2a?

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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