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.
18 direct carriers of haplogroup U2'3'4'7'8'9
| Portrait | Sample | Country | Era | Date | Culture | mtDNA | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PCA0396
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Poland | Iron Age Santok Culture | 1000 CE - 1200 CE | Santok Culture | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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NEO694
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Spain | Iberian Mesolithic Culture | 7648 BCE - 7496 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 BCE - 8628 BCE | Late Mesolithic Sicilian | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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UZZ096
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Italy | Early Mesolithic Sicily | 8800 BCE - 7800 BCE | Sicilian Mesolithic | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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BAL003
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Spain | Upper Paleolithic Azilian Culture, Spain | 10727 BCE - 9272 BCE | Azilian Culture | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
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STO001
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Italy | Epigravettian Culture of Sicily | 11627 BCE - 11397 BCE | 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 | |
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MAZ003
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Poland | Magdalenian culture in Poland | 13804 BCE - 13407 BCE | Magdalenian | U2'3'4'7'8'9 |
Direct |
Geographic distribution of 18 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.
