Q / K2b2a1 Q-M242/K2b2a1 is frequent in the Americas and at lower frequency across Eurasian countries; about 3% in China

Key facts

Samples

Ancient DNA

• T6732 HRR3430616 海子沿 Haiziyan_IA_east 铁器时代 Iron Age 363-196 BCE新疆 Xinjiang363-196 BCEaDNA
• 2012HWYM291 HRR3225960 亚尔 Yaer_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1254-548 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1254-548 BCEaDNA
• 2013HWYM401 HRR3225942 亚尔 Yaer_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 919-823 BCE新疆 Xinjiang919-823 BCEaDNA
• 2013HWYM426 HRR3225940 亚尔 Yaer_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1254-1054 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1254-1054 BCEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup Q?

Q (K2b2a1) is a paternal haplogroup downstream of P-P226, formed about 30,340 years ago (YFull: 28,700), defined by 37 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 1,152 sub-clades and 2,009 samples under this lineage (personal 531 / scientific 610 / ancient 868).

When did Q form?

Q formed about 30,340 years ago (YFull: 28,700).

Where are Q samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 2,009 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、Russia、Argentina.

How do I attach my sample to Q?

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