mtDNA haplogroup
3 individuals in Genoplot's reference catalogue carry mtDNA haplogroup L3i, across 3 populations; 3 of them ancient, dated c. 1940–110 BCE.
Kenya_Kakapel_LSA_Kansyore 1 individualKenya_PastoralN 1 individualTanzania_PN_IA 1 individualOldest first. Calls are from the Allen Ancient DNA Resource.
| Sample | Population | Call | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KPL001 | Kakapel LSA Kansyore (Bronze Age, Kenya) | L3i1 | 2027-1828 calBCE | Kakapel |
I8874 | Pastoral N (Iron Age, Kenya) | L3i2 | 1401-1134 calBCE | Cole's Burial |
I13762 | Tanzania PN (Iron Age) · Tanzania_PN_IA | L3i2 | 163-59 calBCE | Gishimangeda Cave |