mtDNA Haplogroup RA
The journey of mtDNA haplogroup RA
mtDNA haplogroup RA 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 R.
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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 | RA Current | — | — | — | 3 | 1,296 | 0 |
| 2 | R | ~55,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 55,000 years | 17 | 17,854 | 57 |
| 3 | NA | — | — | — | 1 | 17,854 | 0 |
| 4 | N | ~60,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 60,000 years | 16 | 20,371 | 13 |
| 5 | L3 | ~70,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 70,000 years | 7 | 23,542 | 6 |
| 6 | L3'4 | — | — | — | 2 | 23,581 | 0 |
| 7 | L3'4'6 | — | — | — | 2 | 23,584 | 0 |
| 8 | L2'3'4'6 | — | — | — | 2 | 24,475 | 0 |
| 9 | L2'3'4'5'6'7 | — | — | — | 2 | 24,488 | 0 |
| 10 | L1'2'3'4'5'6'7 | — | — | — | 2 | 24,903 | 0 |
| 11 | 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 RA 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 RA
These ancient cultures have been linked to haplogroup RA 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.
2 direct carriers of haplogroup RA
| Portrait | Sample | Country | Era | Date | Culture | mtDNA | Match |
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Italy | Neolithic Sardinia, Italy | 4200 BCE - 3050 BCE | Sardinian Neolithic | R-a |
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Italy | Neolithic Sardinia | 4200 BCE - 3050 BCE | R-a |
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Geographic distribution of 2 ancient DNA samples (direct and subclade carriers of RA)
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.
