K2b

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K2b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of K2, formed about 4,800 years ago, defined by 3 mutations; TheYtree curates 10 sub-clades and 99 samples under this lineage (Scientific 1 / Ancient 98).

Key facts

Upstream lineageK2

Downstream sub-clades10

Defining mutations3

TMRCA~4,800 yr · 4.8 kya

AliasesYFull K2b · FTDNA K2b

Samples

99Samples in lineage

0Personal

1Scientific

98Ancient

France 6Germany 4Austria 3Belgium 3Hungary 3United Kingdom 2Switzerland 2

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

BIR005Southern Urals6th-4th c. BCEaDNA
Btb170501-700aDNA
I29655.TW3325 BPaDNA
I33293.TW3700 BPaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup K2b?

When did K2b form?

K2b formed about 4,800 years ago.

Where are K2b samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 99 samples under this lineage, mainly from France、Germany、Austria.

How do I attach my sample to K2b?

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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