U6b

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U6b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of U6a'b'd-T16311C!, formed about 15,600 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 10 sub-clades and 18 samples under this lineage (Personal 7 / Scientific 2 / Ancient 9).

Key facts

Upstream lineageU6a'b'd-T16311C!
Downstream sub-clades10
Defining mutations1
TMRCA~15,600 yr · 15.6 kya
AliasesYFull U6b · FTDNA U6b

Samples

18Samples in lineage
7Personal
2Scientific
9Ancient
Canaria 4Tunisia 1Saudi Arabia 1Algeria 1Chad 1السعوديه 1Ghana 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

FAQ

What is haplogroup U6b?

U6b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of U6a'b'd-T16311C!, formed about 15,600 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 10 sub-clades and 18 samples under this lineage (Personal 7 / Scientific 2 / Ancient 9).

When did U6b form?

U6b formed about 15,600 years ago.

Where are U6b samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 18 samples under this lineage, mainly from Canaria、Tunisia、Saudi Arabia.

How do I attach my sample to U6b?

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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