mtDNA haplogroup
3 individuals in Genoplot's reference catalogue carry mtDNA haplogroup L0k, across 3 populations; 3 of them ancient, dated c. 3200 BCE – 850 CE.
Malawi_Chencherere_LSA_5200BP 1 individualMWI_Chencherere 1 individualBotswana_Xaro_EIA 1 individualOldest first. Calls are from the Allen Ancient DNA Resource.
| Sample | Population | Call | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I4421 | Chencherere LSA (Bronze Age, c. 5200 BP, Malawi) | L0k2 | 3400-3000 BCE | Chencherere |
I4421_new_all | MWI Chencherere (Bronze Age) | L0k2 | 3400-3000 BCE | Chencherere |
XAR002 | Xaro (Early Iron Age, Botswana) | L0k1a2 | 700-1000 CE | Xaro |