A16

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A16 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of A-a1, formed about 5,900 years ago, defined by 4 mutations; TheYtree curates 1 sub-clades and 23 samples under this lineage (Personal 2 / Scientific 16 / Ancient 5).

Key facts

Upstream lineageA-a1
Downstream sub-clades1
Defining mutations4
TMRCA~5,900 yr · 5.9 kya
AliasesYFull A16 · FTDNA A16

Samples

23Samples in lineage
2Personal
16Scientific
5Ancient
中国 12Kyrgyzstan 5Turkmenistan 2Tajikistan 2Ukraine 1Mongolia 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

FAQ

What is haplogroup A16?

A16 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of A-a1, formed about 5,900 years ago, defined by 4 mutations; TheYtree curates 1 sub-clades and 23 samples under this lineage (Personal 2 / Scientific 16 / Ancient 5).

When did A16 form?

A16 formed about 5,900 years ago.

Where are A16 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 23 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、Kyrgyzstan、Turkmenistan.

How do I attach my sample to A16?

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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