mtDNA haplogroup
3 individuals in Genoplot's reference catalogue carry mtDNA haplogroup L4b2a2c, across 3 populations; 3 of them ancient, dated c. 440 BCE – 620 CE.
Kenya_LSA 1 individualKenya_PastoralN_Elmenteitan 1 individualTanzania_Zanzibar_1300BP 1 individualOldest first. Calls are from the Allen Ancient DNA Resource.
| Sample | Population | Call | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I8922 | Pastoral N Elmenteitan (Iron Age, Kenya) | L4b2a2c | 541-383 calBCE | Rigo Cave |
I8808 | LSA (Antiquity, Kenya) | L4b2a2c | 119-216 calCE | Jawuoyo Rockshelter |
I0589 | Tanzania Zanzibar (Medieval, c. 1300 BP) | L4b2a2c | 586-652 calCE | Kuumbi Cave |