K1a

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K1a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of K1, formed about 7,100 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 149 sub-clades and 1,347 samples under this lineage (Personal 60 / Scientific 42 / Ancient 1,245).

Key facts

Upstream lineageK1

Downstream sub-clades149

Defining mutations1

TMRCA~7,100 yr · 7.1 kya

AliasesYFull K1a · FTDNA K1a

Samples

1,347Samples in lineage

60Personal

42Scientific

1,245Ancient

France 71Spain 63Türkiye 60Hungary 58United Kingdom 52Germany 49Armenia 34

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
2H07 Mont-Aimé hypogée II Late NeolithicMont-Aimé hypogée IILate Neolithic: 3104-3366 BCE (5130-5392 cal BP, 2026)aDNA
1H13 Mont-Aimé hypogée I Late NeolithicMont-Aimé hypogée ILate Neolithic: 2921-3092 BCE (4947-5118 cal BP, 2026)aDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup K1a?

When did K1a form?

K1a formed about 7,100 years ago.

Where are K1a samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 1,347 samples under this lineage, mainly from France、Spain、Türkiye.

How do I attach my sample to K1a?

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