mtDNA Haplogroup U2'3'4'7'8'9
The journey of mtDNA haplogroup U2'3'4'7'8'9
mtDNA haplogroup U2'3'4'7'8'9 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 U.
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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 | U2'3'4'7'8'9 Current | — | — | — | 5 | 2,860 | 0 |
| 2 | U | ~46,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 46,000 years | 5 | 4,314 | 110 |
| 3 | R | ~55,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 55,000 years | 17 | 17,854 | 57 |
| 4 | NA | — | — | — | 1 | 17,854 | 0 |
| 5 | N | ~60,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 60,000 years | 16 | 20,371 | 13 |
| 6 | L3 | ~70,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 70,000 years | 7 | 23,542 | 6 |
| 7 | L3'4 | — | — | — | 2 | 23,581 | 0 |
| 8 | L3'4'6 | — | — | — | 2 | 23,584 | 0 |
| 9 | L2'3'4'6 | — | — | — | 2 | 24,475 | 0 |
| 10 | L2'3'4'5'6'7 | — | — | — | 2 | 24,488 | 0 |
| 11 | L1'2'3'4'5'6'7 | — | — | — | 2 | 24,903 | 0 |
| 12 | 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 U2'3'4'7'8'9 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 U2'3'4'7'8'9
These ancient cultures have been linked to haplogroup U2'3'4'7'8'9 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.
20 direct carriers of haplogroup U2'3'4'7'8'9
| Portrait | Sample | Country | Era | Date | Culture | mtDNA | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MGS210
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Austria | Austria Avar | 650-800 CE | Austria_Avar | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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PCA0396
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Poland | Iron Age Santok Culture | 1000-1200 CE | Santok Culture | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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NEO694
|
Spain | Iberian Mesolithic Culture | 7650-7450 BCE | Iberian Mesolithic | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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UZZ5054
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Italy | Late Mesolithic Sicily, Italy | 8798-8628 calBCE (9436±29 BP) | Late Mesolithic Sicilian | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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UZZ096
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Italy | Early Mesolithic Sicily | 8850-8600 BCE | Sicilian Mesolithic | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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BAL003
|
Spain | Upper Paleolithic Azilian Culture, Spain | 10727-9272 calBCE (10195±255 BP, Ua-34298) | Azilian Culture | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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STO001
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Italy | Italy Sicily Epigravettian | 11627-11397 calBCE (11590±40 BP, Beta-541772) | Sicilian Epigravettian | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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I2158
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Italy | Hunter-Gatherer Oriente C, Sicily, Italy | 12350 BCE - 7750 BCE | Oriente Culture | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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Rigney1
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France | Rigney 1 Site, France | 13696 BCE - 13321 BCE | Rigney Culture | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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Rigney1
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France | Magdalenian Paleolithic | 13696 BCE - 13321 BCE | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
Geographic distribution of 20 ancient DNA samples (direct and subclade carriers of U2'3'4'7'8'9)
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.
![Portrait of ancient individual Mura from Italy, dated 15362-14962 calBCE (14005±36 BP) [R_Combine: (14050±50 BP, MAMS-42397), (13960±50 BP, MAMS-42398)]](https://dgwebcontent.blob.core.windows.net/content/ancestry/ancient/img/individuals/v1_YQPRDKdhcvfr-Mura.jpg)
