Maternal line · mitochondrial DNA
A Near Eastern line that spread through Europe
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Where it is common today
Near Eastern origin; about 10% of Europeans and common in Arabia and the Levant.
Ancient people who carried it
883 ancient genomes in the Allen Ancient DNA Resource carry this line. The oldest is from Raqefet Cave, Israel, around 10,750 BC.
- Mödling-An der Goldenen Stiege, AustriaAD 72027 people
- Rákóczifalva-Bagi-földek, HungaryAD 600 – AD 78022 people
- Gurgy Les Noisats, France4,720 BC – 4,450 BC16 people
- Urziceni, Romania4,140 BC – 3,690 BC12 people
- Asparn Schletz, Austria5,200 BC – 4,950 BC10 people
- Martinikerkhof, NetherlandsAD 820 – AD 1,0209 people
- Niedertiefenbach, Germany3,220 BC – 3,190 BC7 people
- Vliněves, Czechia2,820 BC – 1,990 BC6 people
- Serra Cabriles, Italy2,400 BC – 2,070 BC6 people
- Praha-Jinonice, Czechia1,950 BC – 290 BC6 people
- Csokorgasse, AustriaAD 7006 people
- Frälsegården, Sweden3,190 BC – 2,970 BC5 people
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