L / K1a Middle East, West Asia, South Asia

TMRCA: 23100 years 8221   
L (K1a) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of LT, formed about 23,100 years ago (YFull: 23,100), defined by 261 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 409 sub-clades and 620 samples under this lineage (personal 383 / scientific 163 / ancient 74).

Key facts

ParentLT
Sub-clades409
Defining SNPs261
TMRCA~23,100 y · 23.1 kya
YFull estimate~23,100 y
ISOGG 2019K1a
Defining SNPL
AliasesMofang L · YFull L

Samples

620Samples in lineage
383Personal
163Scientific
74Ancient
Saudi Arabia 73Türkiye 62Iraq 45India 42Pakistan 39Kuwait 31United Arab Emirates 25

Ancient DNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup L?

L (K1a) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of LT, formed about 23,100 years ago (YFull: 23,100), defined by 261 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 409 sub-clades and 620 samples under this lineage (personal 383 / scientific 163 / ancient 74).

When did L form?

L formed about 23,100 years ago (YFull: 23,100).

Where are L samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 620 samples under this lineage, mainly from Saudi Arabia、Türkiye、Iraq.

How do I attach my sample to L?

Register and use the Free Submit tool to submit your Y-haplogroup or SNP; it will be placed on the corresponding paternal tree.



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