mtDNA haplogroup
3 individuals in Genoplot's reference catalogue carry mtDNA haplogroup M7a1, across 2 populations; 3 of them ancient, dated c. 3870–1820 BCE.
Japan_Honshu_EarlyJomon 2 individualsJapan_Shikoku_LateJomon 1 individualOldest first. Calls are from the Allen Ancient DNA Resource.
| Sample | Population | Call | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JpOd282.SG | Honshu Early Jomon (Chalcolithic, Japan) | M7a1 | 3952-3787 calBCE | Odake Shell Midden |
JpFu1.SG | Honshu Early Jomon (Chalcolithic, Japan) | M7a1 | 3640-3528 calBCE | Funagura Shell Midden |
JpHi01.SG | Shikoku Late Jomon (Bronze Age, Japan) | M7a1a | 1900-1735 calBCE | Hijaro Shell Midden |