Chapter I

The Story

The journey of Y-DNA haplogroup P1 OR K

Y-DNA haplogroup P1 OR K is a paternal lineage that has been identified through ancient DNA analysis. This haplogroup represents a subclade of P1 OR and provides insight into the genetic history of early human populations.

Origins and Evolution

Haplogroup P1 OR K is a descendant of haplogroup P1 OR. As a subclade, it shares the defining mutations of its parent while possessing additional mutations that distinguish it as a separate branch on the Y-chromosome phylogenetic tree.

Geographical Distribution

The distribution and frequency of haplogroup P1 OR K in modern and ancient populations requires further characterization through additional genetic studies.

Conclusion

Haplogroup P1 OR K represents an important branch of the human Y-chromosome tree. Further research is needed to fully characterize its distribution, history, and the populations that carry this lineage.

Key Points

Origins and Evolution
Geographical Distribution
Conclusion

Chapter II

Tree & Relationships

Phylogenetic context and subclades

Evolution Path

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	P1 OR K Current	—	—	—	1	0	0

Subclades (1)

P1 OR K2

~45,000 years ago

South/Southeast Asia

Chapter III

Where in the World

Geographic distribution and modern presence

Place of Origin

To be determined

Modern Distribution

The populations where Y-DNA haplogroup P1 OR K is found include:

Various populations (requires further characterization)
Ancient DNA samples from archaeological contexts

CHAPTER IV

When in Time

Your haplogroup in the context of human history

~10k years ago

Neolithic Revolution

Agriculture begins, settled communities form

~5k years ago

Bronze Age

Metalworking, writing, and early civilizations

~3k years ago

Iron Age

Iron tools, expanded trade networks

~2k years ago

Classical Antiquity

Greek and Roman civilizations flourish

Present

Present Day

Modern era

Present

Haplogroup P1 OR K

Your Y-DNA haplogroup emerged in To be determined

To be determined

Your Haplogroup

Historical Era

Chapter IV-B

Linked Cultures

Ancient cultures associated with Y-DNA haplogroup P1 OR K

Cultural Heritage

These ancient cultures have been linked to haplogroup P1 OR K 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.

Chinese Neolithic Ganj Dareh Culture German Mesolithic Gumelnița Italian Epigravettian Unetice Yamnaya Yana Culture

Culture assignments are based on archaeological context of ancient DNA samples and may represent regional associations during specific time periods.

Data

Data & Provenance

Source information and data quality

Last Updated 2026-02-16

Confidence Score 50/100

Coverage Low

Data Source

We use the latest phylotree for YDNA haplogroup classification and data.