L3b

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L3b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of L3b'f, formed about 4,800 years ago, defined by 12 mutations; TheYtree curates 26 sub-clades and 44 samples under this lineage (Personal 12 / Scientific 16 / Ancient 16).

Key facts

Upstream lineageL3b'f

Downstream sub-clades26

Defining mutations12

TMRCA~4,800 yr · 4.8 kya

AliasesYFull L3b · FTDNA L3b

Samples

44Samples in lineage

12Personal

16Scientific

16Ancient

Kenya 11Algeria 4Morocco 3Gambia 3Spain 2Qatar 2Senegal 2

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

I42280.TW1600 BPaDNA
I41085.TW900 BPaDNA
ldo136IbizaMiddle AgesaDNA
I22237Sicily，Motya1640-1420 calBCEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup L3b?

When did L3b form?

L3b formed about 4,800 years ago.

Where are L3b samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 44 samples under this lineage, mainly from Kenya、Algeria、Morocco.

How do I attach my sample to L3b?

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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