K1a18

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K1a18 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of K1a, formed about 4,700 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 1 sub-clades and 16 samples under this lineage (Personal 9 / Ancient 7).

Key facts

Upstream lineageK1a
Downstream sub-clades1
Defining mutations2
TMRCA~4,700 yr · 4.7 kya
AliasesYFull K1a18 · FTDNA K1a18

Samples

16Samples in lineage
9Personal
0Scientific
7Ancient
Saudi Arabia 5Yemen 2السعوديه 2Jordan 2Egypt 1Russia 1Israel 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

FAQ

What is haplogroup K1a18?

K1a18 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of K1a, formed about 4,700 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 1 sub-clades and 16 samples under this lineage (Personal 9 / Ancient 7).

When did K1a18 form?

K1a18 formed about 4,700 years ago.

Where are K1a18 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 16 samples under this lineage, mainly from Saudi Arabia、Yemen、السعوديه.

How do I attach my sample to K1a18?

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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