R-Y159888

TMRCA: 3500 years 552   
R-Y159888 is a paternal haplogroup downstream of R-FT31418, formed about 3,500 years ago (YFull: 3,500), defined by 5 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 5 sub-clades and 15 samples under this lineage (Personal 1 / Scientific 1 / Ancient 13).

Key facts

ParentR-FT31418
Sub-clades5
Defining SNPs5
TMRCA~3,500 y · 3.5 kya
YFull estimate~3,500 y
Defining SNPY159888
AliasesMofang R-Y159888 · YFull R-Y159888

Samples

15Samples in lineage
1Personal
1Scientific
13Ancient
Armenia 9Türkiye 1United States 1

Ancient DNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup R-Y159888?

R-Y159888 is a paternal haplogroup downstream of R-FT31418, formed about 3,500 years ago (YFull: 3,500), defined by 5 equivalent mutations; TheYtree curates 5 sub-clades and 15 samples under this lineage (Personal 1 / Scientific 1 / Ancient 13).

When did R-Y159888 form?

R-Y159888 formed about 3,500 years ago (YFull: 3,500).

Where are R-Y159888 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 15 samples under this lineage, mainly from Armenia、Türkiye、United States.

How do I attach my sample to R-Y159888?

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