mtDNA haplogroup
4 individuals in Genoplot's reference catalogue carry mtDNA haplogroup U3b2a1, across 4 populations; 4 of them ancient, dated c. 1900–650 BCE.
Armenia_LBA 1 individualSyria_Ebla_EMBA 1 individualC_Gordion_Anc 1 individualTurkey_Persian 1 individualOldest first. Calls are from the Allen Ancient DNA Resource.
| Sample | Population | Call | Date | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ETM014 | Ebla (Early–Middle Bronze Age, Syria) | U3b2a1 | 2000-1800 BCE | Ebla / Tell Mardikh |
I19339 | Armenia (Late Bronze Age) · Armenia_LBA | U3b2a1 | 1400-900 BCE | Karashamb |
I3917 | Gordion Ancient (Chalcolithic) | U3b2a1a | 775-544 calBCE | Gordion |
I3917_noUDG | Persian (Iron Age, Turkey) | U3b2a1a | 775-544 calBCE | Gordion |