U4a

2013

U4a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of U4, formed about 7,000 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 45 sub-clades and 444 samples under this lineage (Personal 25 / Scientific 32 / Ancient 387).

Key facts

Upstream lineageU4

Downstream sub-clades45

Defining mutations1

TMRCA~7,000 yr · 7.0 kya

AliasesYFull U4a · FTDNA U4a

Samples

444Samples in lineage

25Personal

32Scientific

387Ancient

Russia 94中国 23Hungary 17Ukraine 16Germany 13Kazakhstan 11France 9

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

M4 HRR3225898 石人子沟 Shirenzigou_IA 铁器时代 Iron Age 380-200 BCE新疆 Xinjiang380-200 BCEaDNA
I35081 Croatia_Cepinski 650-870 CEČepinski Martinci650-870 CEaDNA
I32301 Serbia_ViminaciumRudine 1100-1300 CEViminacium, Rudine Necropolis1100-1300 CEaDNA
I15514 Serbia_ViminaciumPirivoj 200-300 CEViminacium, Pirivoj Necropolis200-300 CEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup U4a?

When did U4a form?

U4a formed about 7,000 years ago.

Where are U4a samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 444 samples under this lineage, mainly from Russia、中国、Hungary.

How do I attach my sample to U4a?

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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