mtDNA Haplogroup C4A'B'C
The journey of mtDNA haplogroup C4A'B'C
mtDNA haplogroup C4A'B'C 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 C4.
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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 | C4A'B'C Current | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | C4 | ~20,000 years ago | Mesolithic | 20,000 years | 4 | 38 | 48 |
| 3 | C | ~35,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 35,000 years | 5 | 667 | 75 |
| 4 | CZ | ~40,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 40,000 years | 2 | 709 | 4 |
| 5 | M8 | ~42,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 42,000 years | 2 | 722 | 5 |
| 6 | M | ~60,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 60,000 years | 42 | 2,162 | 41 |
| 7 | L3 | ~70,000 years ago | Paleolithic | 70,000 years | 7 | 23,542 | 6 |
| 8 | L3'4 | - | - | - | 2 | 23,581 | 0 |
| 9 | L3'4'6 | - | - | - | 2 | 23,584 | 0 |
| 10 | L2'3'4'6 | - | - | - | 2 | 24,475 | 0 |
| 11 | L2'3'4'5'6'7 | - | - | - | 2 | 24,488 | 0 |
| 12 | L1'2'3'4'5'6'7 | - | - | - | 2 | 24,903 | 0 |
| 13 | 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 C4A'B'C 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 C4A'B'C
These ancient cultures have been linked to haplogroup C4A'B'C 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.
13 direct carriers of haplogroup C4A'B'C
| Portrait | Sample | Country | Era | Date | Culture | mtDNA | Match |
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Historic individual, Pakistan
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Pakistan | Saidu Sharif Iron Age Complex in Swat Valley, Pakistan | 400-200 BCE | Saidu Sharif Culture | C4a'b'c |
Direct |
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Irkutsk Eneolithic individual, Russia
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Russia | Ust-Belaya Angara Culture, Russia | 4000-3750 BCE | Ust-Belaya Culture | C4a'b'c |
Direct |
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MLBA2-2 individual, Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan | Mid-Late Bronze Taldysay | 1600-1400 BCE | Taldysay Culture | C4a'b'c |
Direct |
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Siberian Hunter-Gatherers individual, Russia
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Russia | Ust-Belaya Angara Culture, Russia | 2620 BCE - 2480 BCE | Ust-Belaya Culture | C4a'b'c |
Direct |
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Ustbelaya N individual, Russia
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Russia | Neolithic UstBelaya | 2620 BCE - 2480 BCE | C4a'b'c |
Direct | |
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Irkutsk Glazkovo individual, Russia
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Russia | Russia Irkutsk Glazkovo | 2870-2498 calBCE (4100±40 BP, Poz-83436) | Russia_Irkutsk_Glazkovo | C4a'b'c |
Direct |
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Omsk Eneolithic Okunevsky individual, Russia
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Russia | Russia Omsk Eneolithic Okunevsky | 3089-2917 calBCE (4385±20 BP, PSUAMS-4830) | Russia_Omsk_Eneolithic_Okunevsky | C4a'b'c |
Direct |
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Siberian Hunter-Gatherers individual, Russia
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Russia | Ust-Belaya Angara Culture, Russia | 3950 BCE - 3790 BCE | Ust-Belaya Culture | C4a'b'c |
Direct |
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Altai Krai N individual, Russia
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Russia | Russia AltaiKrai N | 3958-3713 calBCE (5050±40 BP, Poz-83497) | Russia_AltaiKrai_N | C4a'b'c |
Direct |
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Altai Krai Eneolithic individual, Russia
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Russia | Russia AltaiKrai Eneolithic | 4037-3807 calBCE (5135±25 BP, PSUAMS-8879) | Russia_AltaiKrai_Eneolithic | C4a'b'c |
Direct |
Geographic distribution of 13 ancient DNA samples (direct and subclade carriers of C4A'B'C)
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.
