mtDNA Haplogroup K2A2
The journey of mtDNA haplogroup K2A2
mtDNA haplogroup K2A2 is a maternal lineage from the Phylotree reference tree. This record was auto-created to restore missing intermediate structure between existing clades. It is a subclade of K2A.
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Phylogenetic context and subclades
This haplogroup's evolutionary journey from its earliest ancestor to the present.
| Steps | Haplogroup | Age Estimate | Archaeology Era | Time Passed | Immediate Descendants | Tested Modern Descendants | Ancient Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K2A2 Current | — | — | — | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| 2 | K2A | ~10,000 years ago | Neolithic | 10,000 years | 8 | 70 | 65 |
| 3 | K2 | ~12,000 years ago | Neolithic | 12,000 years | 2 | 104 | 9 |
| 4 | K | ~16,000 years ago | Mesolithic | 16,000 years | 4 | 1,399 | 55 |
| 5 | U8B | ~30,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 30,000 years | 2 | 1,432 | 1 |
| 6 | U8B'C | — | — | — | 2 | 1,433 | 0 |
| 7 | U8 | ~45,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 45,000 years | 2 | 1,457 | 5 |
| 8 | U2'3'4'7'8'9 | — | — | — | 5 | 2,860 | 0 |
| 9 | U | ~46,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 46,000 years | 5 | 4,314 | 110 |
| 10 | R | ~55,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 55,000 years | 17 | 17,854 | 57 |
| 11 | NA | — | — | — | 1 | 17,854 | 0 |
| 12 | N | ~60,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 60,000 years | 16 | 20,371 | 13 |
| 13 | L3 | ~70,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 70,000 years | 7 | 23,542 | 6 |
| 14 | L3'4 | — | — | — | 2 | 23,581 | 0 |
| 15 | L3'4'6 | — | — | — | 2 | 23,584 | 0 |
| 16 | L2'3'4'6 | — | — | — | 2 | 24,475 | 0 |
| 17 | L2'3'4'5'6'7 | — | — | — | 2 | 24,488 | 0 |
| 18 | L1'2'3'4'5'6'7 | — | — | — | 2 | 24,903 | 0 |
| 19 | L | ~160,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 160,000 years | 2 | 25,205 | 5 |
Geographic distribution and modern presence
To be determined
The populations where mtDNA haplogroup K2A2 is found require further characterization through genetic studies.
Your haplogroup in the context of human history
Agriculture begins, settled communities form
Metalworking, writing, and early civilizations
Iron tools, expanded trade networks
Greek and Roman civilizations flourish
Modern era
Your mtDNA haplogroup emerged in To be determined
Ancient cultures associated with mtDNA haplogroup K2A2
These ancient cultures have been linked to haplogroup K2A2 based on matching ancient DNA samples from archaeological excavations. The presence of this haplogroup in these cultures provides insights into the migrations and population movements of populations carrying this haplogroup.
1 subclade carrier of haplogroup K2A2 (no exact K2A2 samples sequenced yet)
| Portrait | Sample | Country | Era | Date | Culture | mtDNA | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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LAZ020
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Greece | Late Bronze Age Greek (Lazarides site) | 1403 BCE - 1233 BCE | Lazarides Culture | K2a2a |
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Geographic distribution of 1 ancient DNA sample (direct and subclade carriers of K2A2)
Distribution of carriers across archaeological periods
Distribution by country of origin (direct and subclade carriers shown by default)
Cross-tabulation of carrier countries and archaeological periods (direct and subclade carriers shown by default)
Source information and data quality
We use the latest phylotree for MTDNA haplogroup classification and data.
