W3b

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W3b is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of W3, formed about 4,000 years ago, defined by 2 mutations; TheYtree curates 2 sub-clades and 34 samples under this lineage (Personal 1 / Scientific 6 / Ancient 27).

Key facts

Upstream lineageW3

Downstream sub-clades2

Defining mutations2

TMRCA~4,000 yr · 4.0 kya

AliasesYFull W3b · FTDNA W3b

Samples

34Samples in lineage

1Personal

6Scientific

27Ancient

Iran 6Pakistan 5Turkmenistan 2Armenia 2Georgia 2中国 2Romania 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

ALA037 Alalakh Middle-Late Bronze Age c. 2000-1300 BCEAlalakh, Hatay Province, TürkiyeMiddle-Late Bronze Age (c. 2000-1300 BCE)aDNA
I38881.TW1450 BPaDNA
I29910.TW1100 BPaDNA
I23501.AG2226 BPaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup W3b?

When did W3b form?

W3b formed about 4,000 years ago.

Where are W3b samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 34 samples under this lineage, mainly from Iran、Pakistan、Turkmenistan.

How do I attach my sample to W3b?

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