mtDNA haplogroup
5 individuals in Genoplot's reference catalogue carry mtDNA haplogroup U3b1a, across 5 populations; 5 of them ancient, dated c. 2500–860 BCE.
Israel_Ashkelon_LBA 1 individualJordan_LBA 1 individualKura-Araxes_Berkaber 1 individualPakistan_Loebanr_IA 1 individualTurkey_EBA 1 individualOldest first. Calls are from the Allen Ancient DNA Resource.
| Sample | Population | Call | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I14798 | Turkey (Early Bronze Age) | U3b1a | 3000-2000 BCE | Oylum Höyük |
I14343 | Kura-Araxes Berkaber (Bronze Age) | U3b1a1 | 2500-2250 BCE | Dzhoghaz |
ASH034 | Ashkelon (Late Bronze Age, Israel) | U3b1a | 1700-1500 BCE | Ashkelon |
I6464 | Jordan (Late Bronze Age) | U3b1a | 1550-1150 BCE | Baq'ah |
I8999 | Loebanr (Iron Age, Pakistan) | U3b1a1 | 911-816 calBCE | Loebanr |