K1

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K1 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of K, formed about 8,600 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 174 sub-clades and 1,785 samples under this lineage (Personal 70 / Scientific 47 / Ancient 1,668).

Key facts

Upstream lineageK

Downstream sub-clades174

Defining mutations2

TMRCA~8,600 yr · 8.6 kya

AliasesYFull K1 · FTDNA K1

Samples

1,785Samples in lineage

70Personal

47Scientific

1,668Ancient

United Kingdom 101France 89Spain 76Hungary 75Germany 65Türkiye 64Russia 46

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

TORTE Grotte des Tortues, les Monges Late NeolithicGrotte des Tortues, les MongesLate Neolithic: 2500-2839 BCE (4526-4865 cal BP, 2026)aDNA
TORTD Grotte des Tortues, les Monges Late NeolithicGrotte des Tortues, les MongesLate Neolithic: 2918-3261 BCE (4944-5287 cal BP, 2026)aDNA
TORTC Grotte des Tortues, les Monges Bell BeakerGrotte des Tortues, les MongesBell Beaker: 2472-2578 BCE (4498-4604 cal BP, 2026)aDNA
2H07 Mont-Aimé hypogée II Late NeolithicMont-Aimé hypogée IILate Neolithic: 3104-3366 BCE (5130-5392 cal BP, 2026)aDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup K1?

When did K1 form?

K1 formed about 8,600 years ago.

Where are K1 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 1,785 samples under this lineage, mainly from United Kingdom、France、Spain.

How do I attach my sample to K1?

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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