R0a

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R0a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of R0a'b, formed about 13,700 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 55 sub-clades and 255 samples under this lineage (Personal 144 / Scientific 39 / Ancient 72).

Key facts

Upstream lineageR0a'b
Downstream sub-clades55
Defining mutations2
TMRCA~13,700 yr · 13.7 kya
AliasesYFull R0a · FTDNA R0a

Samples

255Samples in lineage
144Personal
39Scientific
72Ancient
Yemen 51Saudi Arabia 34Israel 16Pakistan 11السعودية 8المملكة العربية السع 8Jordan 7

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

FAQ

What is haplogroup R0a?

R0a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of R0a'b, formed about 13,700 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 55 sub-clades and 255 samples under this lineage (Personal 144 / Scientific 39 / Ancient 72).

When did R0a form?

R0a formed about 13,700 years ago.

Where are R0a samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 255 samples under this lineage, mainly from Yemen、Saudi Arabia、Israel.

How do I attach my sample to R0a?

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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