W5a

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W5a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of W5, formed about 1,300 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 7 sub-clades and 19 samples under this lineage (Ancient 19).

Key facts

Upstream lineageW5

Downstream sub-clades7

Defining mutations2

TMRCA~1,300 yr · 1.3 kya

AliasesYFull W5a · FTDNA W5a

Samples

19Samples in lineage

0Personal

0Scientific

19Ancient

Germany 5Austria 1Poland 1Georgia 1Spain 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

I30549.TW1400 BPaDNA
I33455.TW1850 BPaDNA
I33454.TW1850 BPaDNA
S48439_Pickle.30_SQ.TW1250 BPaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup W5a?

W5a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of W5, formed about 1,300 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 7 sub-clades and 19 samples under this lineage (Ancient 19).

When did W5a form?

W5a formed about 1,300 years ago.

Where are W5a samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 19 samples under this lineage, mainly from Germany、Austria、Poland.

How do I attach my sample to W5a?

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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