mtDNA haplogroup
12 individuals in Genoplot's reference catalogue carry mtDNA haplogroup N9b or a branch of it, across 6 populations; 12 of them ancient, dated c. 6870–830 BCE.
Japan_HG_Jomon 5 individualsJapan_Honshu_EarlyJomon 2 individualsJapan_Honshu_MidLateJomon 2 individualsJapan_Jomon 1 individualJPN_Jomon 1 individualJapan_Shikoku_InitialJomon 1 individualIndividuals whose call goes no further down a listed branch; the others are on their branch's page. Oldest first. Calls are from the Allen Ancient DNA Resource.
| Sample | Population | Call | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JpKa6904.SG | Shikoku Initial Jomon (Neolithic, Japan) | N9b3 | 7041-6696 calBCE | Kamikuroiwa Rock Shelter |
JpOd6.SG | Honshu Early Jomon (Chalcolithic, Japan) | N9b3 | 4229-3984 calBCE | Odake Shell Midden |
JpKo2.SG | Honshu Mid Late Jomon (Bronze Age, Japan) | N9b | 2564-2344 calBCE | Kosaku Shell Midden |
I13884 | Jomon (Hunter-Gatherer, Japan) | N9b | 2472-2300 calBCE | Rokutsu Shell Mound |
I13882 | Jomon (Hunter-Gatherer, Japan) | N9b | 1386-1212 calBCE | Rokutsu Shell Mound |
I13885 | Jomon (Hunter-Gatherer, Japan) | N9b | 1382-1134 calBCE | Rokutsu Shell Mound |
I13883 | Jomon (Hunter-Gatherer, Japan) | N9b2a | 984-835 calBCE | Rokutsu Shell Mound |