mtDNA haplogroup
3 individuals in Genoplot's reference catalogue carry mtDNA haplogroup L3h, across 3 populations; 3 of them ancient, dated c. 20 BCE – 1680 CE.
Kenya_Historic_2 1 individualKenya_MoloCave_PastoralN 1 individualKenya_PastoralN_Elmenteitan 1 individualOldest first. Calls are from the Allen Ancient DNA Resource.
| Sample | Population | Call | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I10719 | Pastoral N Elmenteitan (Iron Age, Kenya) | L3h1a2a | 91 calBCE - 24 calCE | Njoro River Cave II |
MOL001 | Molo Cave Pastoral N (Medieval, Kenya) | L3h1a2a1 | 541-637 calCE | Molo Cave |
I12379 | Historic 2 (Antiquity, Kenya) | L3h1a2a1 | 1639-1797 calCE | Emurula Ole Polos Cairns |