mtDNA Haplogroup AA1B
The journey of mtDNA haplogroup AA1B
mtDNA haplogroup AA1B 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 AA1.
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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 |
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| 1 | AA1B Current | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | AA1 | - | - | - | 14 | 828 | 0 |
| 3 | AA | - | - | - | 4 | 832 | 0 |
| 4 | A | ~30,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 30,000 years | 4 | 874 | 192 |
| 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 AA1B 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 AA1B
These ancient cultures have been linked to haplogroup AA1B 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.
9 subclade carriers of haplogroup AA1B (no exact AA1B samples sequenced yet)
| Portrait | Sample | Country | Era | Date | Culture | mtDNA | Match |
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Scythian individual, Ukraine
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Ukraine | Scythian Culture, Ukraine | 356 BCE - 57 BCE | Scythian Culture | A-a1b3* |
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Scythian individual, Ukraine
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Ukraine | The Scythian Culture | 356 BCE - 57 BCE | A-a1b3* |
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Steppe Cultures individual, Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan | Early Iron Age Tasmola Culture, Kazakhstan | 802 BCE - 543 BCE | Tasmola Culture | A-a1b3* |
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Irkutsk EBA individual, Russia
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Russia | Early Bronze Age Lena River, Siberia, Russia | 1891-1757 calBCE (3728±20 BP) | Lena River Culture | A-a1b3* |
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Eurasian Steppe individual, Russia
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Russia | Russia BA Okunevo | 2284 BCE - 1972 BCE | Okunevo Culture | A-a1b3* |
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Okunevo individual, Russia
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Russia | The Okunevo Culture | 2284 BCE - 1972 BCE | A-a1b3* |
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Siberian individual, Russia
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Russia | The Angara River Broze Age Culture of Russia | 2476 BCE - 2293 BCE | Angara River Culture | A-a1b3* |
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Siberia Cis Baikal Eba individual, Russia
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Russia | Early Bronze Age Cis-Baikal, Siberia | 2476 BCE - 2293 BCE | A-a1b3* |
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Circum-Arctic individual, Russia
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Russia | Neolithic Angara River, Russia | 3705 BCE - 3528 BCE | Angara River Culture | A-a1b3* |
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Geographic distribution of 9 ancient DNA samples (direct and subclade carriers of AA1B)
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.