U5a

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U5a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of U5a'b, formed about 15,300 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 124 sub-clades and 1,392 samples under this lineage (Personal 41 / Scientific 37 / Ancient 1,314).

Key facts

Upstream lineageU5a'b

Downstream sub-clades124

Defining mutations2

TMRCA~15,300 yr · 15.3 kya

AliasesYFull U5a · FTDNA U5a

Samples

1,392Samples in lineage

41Personal

37Scientific

1,314Ancient

Russia 203Ukraine 64Germany 64Hungary 48中国 43Serbia 38Austria 33

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

M274 HRR3225918 天山北路 Tianshanbeilu_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1630-1020 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1630-1020 BCEaDNA
M012 HRR3225894 石人子沟 Shirenzigou_IA 铁器时代 Iron Age 390-200 BCE新疆 Xinjiang390-200 BCEaDNA
L4821 HRR3225825 黑沟梁 Heigouliang_IA 铁器时代 Iron Age 399–231 BCE新疆 Xinjiang399–231 BCEaDNA
YEM258 HRR3225946 亚尔 Yaer_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1108-922 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1108-922 BCEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup U5a?

When did U5a form?

U5a formed about 15,300 years ago.

Where are U5a samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 1,392 samples under this lineage, mainly from Russia、Ukraine、Germany.

How do I attach my sample to U5a?

Register and use the Free Submit tool to submit your maternal haplogroup or mutations; it will be placed on the corresponding maternal tree.

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