mtDNA Haplogroup U5B1A1
The journey of mtDNA haplogroup U5B1A1
mtDNA haplogroup U5B1A1 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 U5B1A.
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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 | U5B1A1 Current | - | - | - | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 2 | U5B1A | ~8,000 years ago | Neolithic | 7,500 years | 3 | 115 | 35 |
| 3 | U5B1 | ~9,000 years ago | Neolithic | 9,000 years | 5 | 213 | 0 |
| 4 | U5b | ~22,000 years ago | Mesolithic | 22,000 years | 3 | 654 | 140 |
| 5 | U5A'B | - | - | - | 2 | 1,339 | 0 |
| 6 | U5 | ~35,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 35,000 years | 1 | 1,339 | 142 |
| 7 | U | ~46,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 46,000 years | 5 | 5,557 | 110 |
| 8 | R | ~55,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 55,000 years | 17 | 22,830 | 57 |
| 9 | NA | - | - | - | 1 | 22,830 | 0 |
| 10 | N | ~60,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 60,000 years | 16 | 26,150 | 13 |
| 11 | L3 | ~70,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 70,000 years | 7 | 30,162 | 6 |
| 12 | L3'4 | - | - | - | 2 | 30,212 | 0 |
| 13 | L3'4'6 | - | - | - | 2 | 30,216 | 0 |
| 14 | L2'3'4'6 | - | - | - | 2 | 31,333 | 0 |
| 15 | L2'3'4'5'6'7 | - | - | - | 2 | 31,349 | 0 |
| 16 | L1'2'3'4'5'6'7 | - | - | - | 2 | 31,852 | 0 |
| 17 | L | ~160,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 160,000 years | 2 | 32,236 | 5 |
Geographic distribution and modern presence
To be determined
The populations where mtDNA haplogroup U5B1A1 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 U5B1A1
These ancient cultures have been linked to haplogroup U5B1A1 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 and 1 subclade carrier of haplogroup U5B1A1
| Portrait | Sample | Country | Era | Date | Culture | mtDNA | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Late Antiquity individual, Spain
Sample ID: I3574
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Spain | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400-600 CE | Visigothic Culture | U5b1-a1 |
Direct |
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Late Antiquity individual, Spain
Sample ID: I3575
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Spain | Visigothic Period Granada, Spain | 400-600 CE | Visigothic Culture | U5b1-a1 |
Direct |
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Norse individual, Denmark
Sample ID: VK326
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Denmark | Denmark Viking | 774 CE - 993 CE | Viking Denmark | U5b1-a1 |
Direct |
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Norse individual, Russia
Sample ID: VK413
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Russia | Russia Viking | 900 CE - 1100 CE | Viking Culture | U5b1-a1 |
Direct |
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Viking individual, Russia
Sample ID: VK413
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Russia | The Viking Age | 900 CE - 1100 CE | U5b1-a1 |
Direct | |
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Nazari Period Muslim individual, Spain
Sample ID: I7424
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Spain | Spain NazariPeriod Muslim | 1500-1600 CE | Nazari Culture | U5b1-a1 |
Direct |
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MBA individual, Spain
Sample ID: I1977
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Spain | Spain EBA | 1613-1450 calBCE (3260±30 BP, Beta-299312) | Early Bronze Age Iberian | U5b1-a1 |
Direct |
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EBA Cogotas individual, Spain
Sample ID: I3492
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Spain | Spain EBA | 1850-1150 BCE | Early Bronze Age Iberian | U5b1-a1 |
Direct |
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EBA individual, Portugal
Sample ID: I7692
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Portugal | Portugal EBA | 2200-1700 BCE | Portuguese Bronze | U5b1-a1 |
Direct |
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Iberian Chalcolithic individual, Spain
Sample ID: I8199
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Spain | Spain C | 2900-2500 BCE | Los Millares | U5b1-a1 |
Direct |
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| Branch | Period | Date range | Sample | Sample ID | Location | Haplogroup | Relationship |
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Markers are archaeological find locations. A dashed connector is an uncertain, proposed geographic transition between consecutive branches supported by multiple dated observations; it is not an exact travel route, birthplace or proof of direct descent. Parent-clade samples may belong to other descendant branches. Gaps remain where evidence is insufficient. Sample dates differ from haplogroup formation dates.
Grouping by historical period reflects when each ancient individual lived, combined across every branch on this lineage chain; it is not a migration sequence or a personal timeline between periods.
Geographic distribution of 19 ancient DNA samples (direct and subclade carriers of U5B1A1)
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.
