U3b

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U3b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of U3, formed about 17,800 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 15 sub-clades and 175 samples under this lineage (Personal 26 / Scientific 8 / Ancient 141).

Key facts

Upstream lineageU3

Downstream sub-clades15

Defining mutations1

TMRCA~17,800 yr · 17.8 kya

AliasesYFull U3b · FTDNA U3b

Samples

175Samples in lineage

26Personal

8Scientific

141Ancient

Türkiye 15Germany 11Russia 9Armenia 7Georgia 7Syria 6Hungary 6

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

ASM_S31 Italy_Amiternum 700-900 CEAmiternum Santa Maria in Civitate, L'Aquila, Italy700-900 CEaDNA
ASM_S20 Italy_Amiternum 700-900 CEAmiternum Santa Maria in Civitate, L'Aquila, Italy700-900 CEaDNA
ADF_6 Romania_Apulum 2nd-3rd c. CEApulum2nd-3rd c. CEaDNA
QED-4 Lebanon_Qornet_ed_Deir 426-632 cal CEQornet ed-Deir (Jabal Moussa), Mount Lebanon426-632 cal CEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup U3b?

When did U3b form?

U3b formed about 17,800 years ago.

Where are U3b samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 175 samples under this lineage, mainly from Türkiye、Germany、Russia.

How do I attach my sample to U3b?

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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