W

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W is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of N2, formed about 14,600 years ago, defined by 11 mutations; TheYtree curates 66 sub-clades and 591 samples under this lineage (Personal 37 / Scientific 61 / Ancient 493).

Key facts

Upstream lineageN2

Downstream sub-clades66

Defining mutations11

TMRCA~14,600 yr · 14.6 kya

AliasesYFull W · FTDNA W

Samples

591Samples in lineage

37Personal

61Scientific

493Ancient

Germany 32Russia 30中国 23Pakistan 20Hungary 19Georgia 16Austria 15

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

HMM1 HRR3225910 天山北路 Tianshanbeilu_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1502-1429 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1502-1429 BCEaDNA
I15548 Serbia_TimacumSlog 380-410 CERavna village (Timacum Minus), Slog Necropolis380-410 CEaDNA
I15508 Serbia_ViminaciumRit 200-300 CEViminacium, Rit Necropolis200-300 CEaDNA
ALA037 Alalakh Middle-Late Bronze Age c. 2000-1300 BCEAlalakh, Hatay Province, TürkiyeMiddle-Late Bronze Age (c. 2000-1300 BCE)aDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup W?

When did W form?

W formed about 14,600 years ago.

Where are W samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 591 samples under this lineage, mainly from Germany、Russia、中国.

How do I attach my sample to W?

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