mtDNA haplogroup
3 individuals in Genoplot's reference catalogue carry mtDNA haplogroup L3x, across 3 populations; 3 of them ancient, dated c. 650–280 BCE.
Pastoral_N 1 individualKenya_PastoralN 1 individualTanzania_PN 1 individualOldest first. Calls are from the Allen Ancient DNA Resource.
| Sample | Population | Call | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I8759 | Pastoral (Neolithic) | L3x1a | 786-542 calBCE | Naishi Cave |
I13979 | Tanzania PN (Iron Age) · Tanzania_PN | L3x1 | 721-386 calBCE | Gishimangeda Cave |
I8918 | Pastoral N (Iron Age, Kenya) | L3x1a | 374-161 calBCE | Naivasha Burial Ground |