N / k2a1a Common in East Asia, high frequency in northern Eurasian populations, accounting for about 6.5% among Han Chinese

Key facts

Samples

Ancient DNA

• T5732 HRR3430615 海子沿 Haiziyan_IA_east 铁器时代 Iron Age 250-404 CE新疆 Xinjiang250-404 CEaDNA
• 2012HWYM272_1 HRR3225957 亚尔 Yaer_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1254-548 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1254-548 BCEaDNA
• M230B HRR3225919 天山北路 Tianshanbeilu_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1630-1020 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1630-1020 BCEaDNA
• K07_1st_layer_3_PM2 HRR3225864 泉儿沟 Quanergou_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1263-1019 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1263-1019 BCEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup N?

N (k2a1a) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of NO, formed about 21,250 years ago (YFull: 22,000), defined by 251 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 1,554 sub-clades and 1,567 samples under this lineage (personal 486 / scientific 436 / ancient 645).

When did N form?

N formed about 21,250 years ago (YFull: 22,000).

Where are N samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 1,567 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、Russia、Hungary.

How do I attach my sample to N?

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