B2b

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B2b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of B2, formed about 10,900 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 8 sub-clades and 18 samples under this lineage (Scientific 3 / Ancient 15).

Key facts

Upstream lineageB2
Downstream sub-clades8
Defining mutations1
TMRCA~10,900 yr · 10.9 kya
AliasesYFull B2b · FTDNA B2b

Samples

18Samples in lineage
0Personal
3Scientific
15Ancient
Argentina 10Peru 3Austria 2Mexico 1Puerto Rico 1中国 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

  • iPCR183_SC168_L2503the Chincha Valley of southern Peruthe thirteenth to fifteenth centuriesaDNA
  • iPCR183_SC168_L2496the Chincha Valley of southern Peruthe thirteenth to fifteenth centuriesaDNA
  • YCH027Chichén Itzá in Yucatánthe Late and Terminal Classic periods (AD 600-1000)aDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup B2b?

B2b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of B2, formed about 10,900 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 8 sub-clades and 18 samples under this lineage (Scientific 3 / Ancient 15).

When did B2b form?

B2b formed about 10,900 years ago.

Where are B2b samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 18 samples under this lineage, mainly from Argentina、Peru、Austria.

How do I attach my sample to B2b?

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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