M8a2a1

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M8a2a1 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of M8a2a, formed about 6,300 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 2 sub-clades and 47 samples under this lineage (Personal 4 / Scientific 38 / Ancient 5).

Key facts

Upstream lineageM8a2a
Downstream sub-clades2
Defining mutations2
TMRCA~6,300 yr · 6.3 kya
AliasesYFull M8a2a1 · FTDNA M8a2a1

Samples

47Samples in lineage
4Personal
38Scientific
5Ancient
中国 43Tajikistan 2Circassia 1대한민국 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

FAQ

What is haplogroup M8a2a1?

M8a2a1 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of M8a2a, formed about 6,300 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 2 sub-clades and 47 samples under this lineage (Personal 4 / Scientific 38 / Ancient 5).

When did M8a2a1 form?

M8a2a1 formed about 6,300 years ago.

Where are M8a2a1 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 47 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、Tajikistan、Circassia.

How do I attach my sample to M8a2a1?

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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