W3

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W3 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of W-b, formed about 5,800 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 14 sub-clades and 176 samples under this lineage (Personal 8 / Scientific 23 / Ancient 145).

Key facts

Upstream lineageW-b

Downstream sub-clades14

Defining mutations1

TMRCA~5,800 yr · 5.8 kya

AliasesYFull W3 · FTDNA W3

Samples

176Samples in lineage

8Personal

23Scientific

145Ancient

Pakistan 16Russia 11Germany 9Iran 8Hungary 8中国 8Turkmenistan 6

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
ALA037 Alalakh Middle-Late Bronze Age c. 2000-1300 BCEAlalakh, Hatay Province, TürkiyeMiddle-Late Bronze Age (c. 2000-1300 BCE)aDNA
ALTGC135WAltai Krai8th-12th c. CEaDNA
ALT2S007WAltai Krai550 - 750 CEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup W3?

When did W3 form?

W3 formed about 5,800 years ago.

Where are W3 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 176 samples under this lineage, mainly from Pakistan、Russia、Germany.

How do I attach my sample to W3?

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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