mtDNA haplogroup
4 individuals in Genoplot's reference catalogue carry mtDNA haplogroup M8a2, across 4 populations; 4 of them ancient, dated c. 3300–150 BCE.
Yellow_River_MN 1 individualYellow_River_LBIA 1 individualChina_YR_MN 1 individualChina_YR_LBIA 1 individualOldest first. Calls are from the Allen Ancient DNA Resource.
| Sample | Population | Call | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WGM70 | Yellow River (Middle Neolithic) | M8a2 | 3550-3050 BCE | Wanggou site |
WGM70_noUDG | YR (Middle Neolithic, China) | M8a2 | 3550-3050 BCE | Wanggou site |
LGM41 | Yellow River LBIA (Iron Age) | M8a2b | 250-50 BCE | Jiaozuoniecun site |
LGM41_noUDG | YR LBIA (Iron Age, China) | M8a2b | 250-50 BCE | Jiaozuoniecun site |