K1a8

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K1a8 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of K1a, formed about 4,600 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 10 sub-clades and 12 samples under this lineage (Personal 1 / Scientific 3 / Ancient 8).

Key facts

Upstream lineageK1a

Downstream sub-clades10

Defining mutations1

TMRCA~4,600 yr · 4.6 kya

AliasesYFull K1a8 · FTDNA K1a8

Samples

12Samples in lineage

1Personal

3Scientific

8Ancient

Armenia 3Türkiye 3Tajikistan 2Austria 1Lebanon 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

ART026 Arslantepe Late Chalcolithic-Early Bronze Age c. 3400-3000 BCEArslantepe, Malatya Province, TürkiyeLate Chalcolithic-Early Bronze Age (c. 3400-3000 BCE)aDNA
I24934.AG2600 BPaDNA
I39161.TW1200 BPaDNA
I1632.DG6076 BPaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup K1a8?

When did K1a8 form?

K1a8 formed about 4,600 years ago.

Where are K1a8 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 12 samples under this lineage, mainly from Armenia、Türkiye、Tajikistan.

How do I attach my sample to K1a8?

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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