MTH Haplogroups

Here are the names and descriptions of Haplogroups used in the MTH Ancestry report:

idnameoriginagegenerationsdescriptiontime_period_descriptionlatlnglines
7c086d09-e3b6-462a-9fb3-f32c50613accAEast Asia30,000 - 50,0001200 - 2000

The first woman carrying the A haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East Asia 30,000 - 50,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in East Asia and among Indigenous Americans, where this haplogroup is the most frequent.

 

The Incan mummy called "Juanita" or "Ice Maiden" found in Peru belonged to the A haplogroup

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Around this time our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

30.9113.721.9 | 95.9,44.7 | 76.8,38.0 | -84.0,-17.5 | -58
9cbad633-d796-4ecc-822c-ef0899c1cdcaB4East or Southeast Asia37,000 ~ 48,0001480 ~ 1920

The first woman with the B4 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East or Southeast Asia 37,000 - 48,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in a wide area including East and Southeast Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and North and South America.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

Around this time, our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

30.9113.738.0 | -84.0,-17.5 | -58,-38.9 | 175.7,-18.5 | 46.9,4.9 | 116.4,44.7 | 76.8,36.1 | 139.1,49.2 | 129.2
75371b6b-a3da-45d4-9065-ef912c49673fB5East or Southeast Asia35,000 ~ 48,0001400 ~ 1920

The first woman with the B5 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East or Southeast Asia 35,000 - 48,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in East and Southeast Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

Around this time, our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

23.2105.236.1 | 139.1,15.7 | 120.7,44.7 | 76.8,4.9 | 116.4
e1cad697-a27f-45d2-a5e8-99e8f7120fc5B6Southeast Asia11,000 ~ 27,000440 ~ 1080

The first woman with the B6 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia around 11,000 - 27,000 years ago.

Today, this lineage is found in China and in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede and many of the large Ice Age animals are about to go extinct.

Humans start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, and spread across North and South America.

The oldest evidence for prehistoric warfare dates back to this period, found in the valley of the Nile, Northern Africa.

In West Asia, humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley and start forming permanent settlements.

19.9102.34.3 | 102.2,15.7 | 120.7
72437ff5-2cd4-4a55-b93c-a21935370f20CCentral or East Asia19,000 - 29,000~760 - 1160

The first woman carrying the C haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Central or East Asia about 29,000 - 29,000 years ago. Her descendants would eventually spread across Northeast and Central Asia and the Americas.

 

This lineage is frequent in Indigenous Siberians and Indigenous Americans.

The last Ice Age is at its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

Humans start domesticating dogs.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

50.7117.438.0 | -84.0,-17.5 | -58,19.6 | 98.0,50.5 | 48.4
a946ca2a-3e9c-48f7-aec1-196803236681CZEast Asia29,000 - 44,000~1160 - 1760

The first woman carrying the CZ haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East Asia about 29,000 - 44,000 years ago. Her descendants would eventually spread across North, Central, and East Asia and would move into the Americas.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Siberians, East Asians, Central Asians, Indigenous Americans, and Europeans.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding – the last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

The Sahara desert is wet and fertile.

Around this time, our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

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6021e55e-fbc9-4a1c-8c93-b21948e14984DCentral Asia40,000 - 60,0001600 - 2400

Your first maternal ancestor carrying this haplogroup likely lived 40,000 - 60,000 years ago in Central Asia. Her descendants would spread across East Asia, and some of them would cross into the Americas.

 

This lineage is found across East and Central Asia, peaking on the eastern coast of China. Many Indigenous Americans also belong to this lineage.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period. Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

The Sahara desert is wet and fertile.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then soon go extinct.

44.776.830.9 | 113.7,4.9 | 116.4,31.5 | 54.2,67.6 | 29.9,38.0 | -84.0,-17.5 | -58
019866eb-1b63-4902-9a4d-b907e8c70eb3ESoutheast Asia or Oceania17,000 - 30,000~680 - 1200

Your first maternal ancestor carrying this haplogroup likely lived in Southeast Asia or present day Oceania 17,000 - 30,000 years ago. Lower sea levels enabled her descendants to move more easily between what are today isolated islands.

 

This lineage is most common among speakers of Austronesian languages in Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, the Philippines, and the Mariana islands. It can also be found in Madagascar.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time.

Humans invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, and start spreading across the Americas.

-2120.5-4.9 | 141.2,15.7 | 120.7,-18.5 | 46.9
c4a3ea14-e4a2-4aa0-9cf8-bd7809fe5315FEast Asia~43,000~1720

The first woman carrying the F haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East Asia about 43,000 years ago. Her descendents would eventually spread across East, North, Central, and Southeast Asia.

 

The F haplogroup is common in China and Southeast Asia. It is found in Japan, Korea and Siberia to the north, and Indonesia and Malaysia to the south.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

30.9113.744.7 | 76.8,13.8 | 107.2,-6.5 | 106.7,15.7 | 120.7,36.1 | 139.1
07f84460-5e05-4219-ba91-57333ef15b07GEast Asia25,000 - 35,000~1000 - 1400

The first woman carrying the G haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East Asia about 25,000 - 35,000 years ago. Her present day descendants can be found across East and Central Asia.

 

Today, this lineage is the most frequent around the Sea of Okhotsk, among the Ainu in Japan and indigenous Siberians in Russia.

 

It is also found in Japanese, Koreans, Mongolians, Chinese, Vietnamese, Central Asians, Tibetans, Nepalis, and South Asians.

The last Ice Age is at its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

30.9113.743.3 | 142.9,49.0 | 87.4,27.7 | 84.7,23.2 | 105.2
cebf1f9c-dfd8-4ab3-b3b1-13ae7419d806HWest Asia20 - 25,000~800 - 1000

The first woman with this haplogroup likely lived in West Asia, present day Syria, between 20,000 - 25,000 years ago. Most of her descendants can be found in Europe and West Asia, but some also spread to North Africa, Central Asia and Siberia.

 

Around 40% of modern Europeans are descended from this lineage.

 

The undifferentiated H haplotype can be found in Syria, Palestine, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt and Somalia.

We are still in the Ice Age. The Gravettian culture is all the rage in Europe.

Humans have domesticated dogs.

The earliest known human footprints in North America are left in New Mexico (White Sands National Park).

363848.1 | 5.3,53.5 | -7.7,39.8 | -5.3,57.2 | 14.8,25.5 | 44.3,44.7 | 76.8,35.3 | 74.0,32.4 | -3.37
144c0a5e-0084-41a2-8433-efd6a9c623acHVWest Asia~24,000~960

The first woman with this haplogroup likely lived in West Asia or in the Caucasus Mountains during the last Ice Age, 24,000 years ago. Some of her descendants can be found in the same region today. Others migrated into Europe and East Africa.

 

Today over half of the Europeans are descended from this lineage.

 

The core HV haplotype is present throughout Europe, but uncommon. It is relatively frequent in Armenia, Turkey, Eastern Europe, and Italy. It can also be found in the Horn of Africa.

 

Ancient human remains carrying this haplotype have been found in Germany, Ukraine, Hungary and Crete.

It is the peak of the last Ice Age. We are witnessing the rise of the Gravettian culture in Europe, known for its Venus figurines, carved from ivory or stone.

The oldest permanent human settlement, dated to 25,000 years ago, is established on the territory of today's Czech republic.

Humans are living in Alaska and Yukon, North America.

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7b6b8b03-a5ec-46f8-9d11-b3990a6790f3HV0Anatolia10,000 - 17,000400 - 680

Your first maternal ancestor carrying the HV0 haplogroup likely lived 10,000 - 17,000 years ago in Anatolia, present day Turkey. Her descendants would spread across Europe, West Asia and North Africa.

 

The basal HV0 haplogroup can be found at a relatively low frequency across Europe. It is most common in Slovenia (~11%).

 

The HV0 group can also be found in North Africa.

 

This haplogroup was found in various European prehistoric remains, from the Balkans to Ireland.

Earth enters a warmer period and the ice sheets recede. Many of the large Ice Age Animals will go extinct.

The cave of Altamira in Spain is decorated with images of horses, deer and bison.

The oldest known burial of a domestic dog was found in this period in Germany.

First Americans are spreading across Central and South America. Central plains of North America have a widespread human population. We know this because of the human artifacts that start popping up around this time.

The oldest evidence for prehistoric warfare dates back to this period, found in the valley of the Nile, Northern Africa.

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b4d657bc-fe06-4a77-b305-a15815d3db47HV0aWest Asia9,000 - 14,000360 - 600

Your first maternal ancestor carrying this haplogroup likely lived 9,000 - 14,000 years ago in West Asia. Her descendants would go on and spread across Europe and North Africa.

Earth is warming and Ice Age animals, such as the mammoth, wooly rhinoceros, cave bear, cave lion, and saber-toothed tiger go extinct.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements. In addition to dogs they domesticate pigs, goats, cattle and cats.

The first civilization will soon develop in the fertile crescent region of modern day Iraq.

38.932.5
0bdc9923-56cf-431f-9a92-437680bad956IWest Asia~21,000~840

The first woman carrying the I haplogroup likely lived somewhere in West Asia during the last Ice Age, some 21,000 years ago. Her descendants moved into Europe and North Africa.

 

Today this lineage is found in North and East Africa, West Asia and Europe. It reaches the highest frequency in some regions in Iran, Slovakia and Poland, the island of Krk in Croatia, and some parts of Scotland and Ireland.

The last Ice Age is at its peak. We are witnessing the end of the Gravettian culture in Europe, known for its Venus figurines, carved from ivory or stone.

Humans have already invented pottery, ovens, harpoons and saws. They weave fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

With the drop in sea levels, some groups have crossed the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, moving into the Americas.

3744.753.5 | -7.7,23.2 | 26.8,57.2 | 14.8,39.8 | -5.3,31.5 | 54.2
c3168344-2c67-41e0-a017-884ba44b25cfJWest Asia34,000 ~ 45,0001360 ~ 1800

The first woman with this haplogroup likely lived in West Asia 34,000 - 45,000 years ago. Her descendants would, in time, spread westward into Europe, eastward into Central Asia, and southward into Africa.

 

This lineage is common in the Middle East (13%) and in Europe (9%).

Modern humans are present from Europe to Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

The Sahara desert is wet and fertile.

3744.716.4 | 48.7,23.2 | 26.8,39.8 | -5.3,53.5 | -7.7,59.6 | 8.2
1e5222f5-1dcd-4133-b540-db41d5b85a06JTWest Asia40,000 - 54,000~1600 - 2160

The first woman carrying the JT haplogroup likely lived somewhere in West Asia about 40,000 - 54,000 years ago. Her descendents would eventually spread into Europe, North Africa, and central Asia.

 

The JT haplogroup has been found among Stone Age remains in North Africa, and among Ancient Etruscan remains in Italy.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Meanwhile, modern humans become established in Europe.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

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836a2945-dd39-437f-8485-b79633563be8KWest Asia22,000 - 31,000~880 - 1200

Your first maternal ancestor carrying the K haplogroup likely lived in West Asia 22,000 - 31,000 years ago. Her descendants would eventually spread across Europe and may have participated in the spread of agriculture.

 

Today, this lineage is found in about 6% of Europeans and West Asians. It is common in France, Great Britain, Belgium, Norway, Austria, Bulgaria, and Georgia. At a lower frequency, it is also found in North and East Africa and in South and Central Asia.

 

Around 32% of the Askenazi Jewish and around 17% of the Kurdish people belong to this lineage.

 

Haplogroup K was found in the remains of early farmers in Central Europe, dated to around 7000 years ago. The ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun belonged to this lineage.

It is the peak of the last ice age.

Humans start domesticating dogs.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time.

Humans invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

3744.748.1 | 5.3,53.5 | -7.7,39.8 | -5.3,57.2 | 14.8,25.5 | 44.3,27.7 | 84.7
3176f5c3-45af-4c03-8b5d-71361a87ab1cLEast Africa150,000 - 230,0006000 - 9200

Haplogroup L is at the root of the human mtDNA tree. All humans alive today can trace their ancestry back to a woman living in Eastern Africa ~150,000 - 230,000 years ago. She has been dubbed "Mitochondrial Eve".

 

Despite being one of many women alive at that time, only the mitochondrial lineage of "Mitochondrial Eve" survives to this day.

 

Two major lineages branch off from "Mitochondrial Eve", lineage L0 and L1-6 (L1'2'3'4'5'6).

Earth is going through several Ice Ages. The Earth cools, then warms, then cools again. Cool periods bring drought and ice, while warm periods bring rising sea levels. These extreme weather patterns last for centuries on end.

Multiple species of humans are roaming the Earth. Notably, Neanderthals are well-established in Europe and Asia. Meanwhile, in Africa, modern humans (Homo sapiens) are on the rise and expanding.

Around this time, modern humans likely go on the first of multiple dispersals out of Africa. In Greece modern human remains were found dating back to 210,000 years ago.

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02088479-4633-4c47-88b4-87de9f04e2c8L0Southern Africa or Southern East Africa130,000 - 200,0005200 - 8000

The first woman carrying the L0 haplogroup likely lived in either Southern or Southern East Africa around 130,000 - 200,000 years ago. Her descendants would go on to disperse across Southern Africa.

 

Today, over 70% of the Khoisan people in Southern Africa carry the L0 lineage.

Modern humans (Homo sapiens) are on the move. A group of them expands to Southern Africa where they will successfully persist to this day. Another group makes it into West Asia, but it will take several migrations and tens of thousands of years until they are successfully established in the region.

Humans brave the seas. Evidence of modern humans from about 130,000 years ago can be found on the Island of Crete in modern-day Greece, which they could only have reached by sea.

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3f078c51-aea6-4c58-978f-14268ca91fa4L1Central Africa107,000 - 174,0004280 - 6960

The first woman carrying the L1 haplogroup likely lived on the coast of Central Africa around 107,000 - 174,000 years ago. Her descendants would go on to disperse across most of Africa. Some would venture into West Asia and Europe.

 

Today, this lineage is the most frequent among the Mbenga Pygmies. At lower frequencies, it can be found throughout Africa, in West Asia and in Europe.

Modern humans (Homo sapiens) are on the move. A group of them expands to Southern Africa where they will successfully persist to this day. Another group makes it into West Asia, but it will take several migrations and tens of thousands of years until they are successfully established in the region.

Humans brave the seas. Evidence of modern humans from about 130,000 years ago can be found on the Island of Crete in modern-day Greece, which they could only have reached by sea.

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d99a662e-4e37-484f-b991-b547cd0de5c7L2West or Central Africa80,000 - 111,0003200 - 4440

The first woman carrying the L2 haplogroup likely lived in West or Central Africa 80,000 - 111,000 years ago. Her descendants would spread in waves across Sub-Saharan Africa. The latest and most successful was the Bantu migration that started around 3,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is common all over Sub-Saharan Africa. It is found in about a third of all Africans.

Modern humans (Homo sapiens) are on the move. A group of them expands to Southern Africa where they will successfully persist to this day. Another group makes it into West Asia, but it will take several migrations and about ten thousands of years until they are successfully established in the region.

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872680e9-1611-461a-9ee6-5333a0d1e9acL3East Africa60,000 - 70,0002400 - 2800

The first woman carrying this haplogroup likely lived in East Africa between 60,000 and 70,000 years ago. Some of her descendants stayed in Africa and later spread across the continent. Others would migrate northward, likely driven by climate change. They would eventually move out of Africa and into the Middle East.

 

Today, the L3 haplogroup is common in Northeast and East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. L3 is also found in many African Americans.

 

On the journey out of Africa, the L3 lineage split into two major groups: M and N, which would go on to spread across the rest of the world.

It's the time of the great human migration. Modern humans are moving out of Africa and this time they will be successful. Eventually their descendants will give rise to modern human populations still found around the world today.

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bdbce2b1-221c-44d6-991f-3e2d8e15195cL4East Africa80,000 - 90,0003200 - 3600

The first woman carrying the L4 haplogroup likely lived in East Africa 80,000 - 90,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in East Africa, the Horn of Africa and on the Arabian Peninsula. It peaks among the Hadza and Sandawe people in Tanzania.

Modern humans (Homo sapiens) are on the move. A group of them expands into West Asia, but it will take several migrations until they are successfully established in the region.

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b351256b-bc3c-4381-9bb9-05aee094f14cL5East Africa114,000 - 126,0004640 - 5040

The first woman carrying the L5 haplogroup likely lived in the upper Nile valley in East Africa sometime between 114,000 - 126,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is most frequent among the Mbuti Pygmies in Central Africa. It is also found at small frequencies in Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt and in Saudi Arabia.

Modern humans (Homo sapiens) are on the move. A group of them makes it into West Asia, but it will take several migrations and tens of thousands of years until they are successfully established in the region.

Humans brave the seas. Evidence of modern humans from about 130,000 years ago can be found on the Island of Crete in modern-day Greece, which they could only have reached by sea.

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878a58ff-3a0e-407d-9fb9-52f6cd9069a7L6East Africa16,000 - 28,000640 - 1120

The first woman carrying the L6 haplogroup likely lived in East Africa 16,000 - 28,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is rare, found mostly in the Horn of Africa, and across the Red Sea on the Arabian Peninsula.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end.

Humans start domesticating dogs.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska into America.

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e2e67f69-82a5-4d5d-b5a7-7fab58829b8dMSouth Asia or Southeast Asia50,000 - 65,0002000 - 2600

The M lineage is one of the two founding lineages that expanded out of Africa. The first woman carrying the M haplogroup likely lived in either South or Southeast Asia around 55,000 - 65,000 years ago. Her descendants would eventually spread across Asia, India, and the Americas. Some would also migrate back to Africa.

 

Descendants of the M haplogroup are common in Asia. It is found in about 70% of Japanese and Tibetans, 60% of Koreans and Indians, and 50% of Chinese.

 

Around 20% of East Africans belong to this lineage.

 

People with this lineage likely coexisted and mixed with Neanderthals. This would account for the Neanderthal DNA found in people living out of Africa.

The great human migration is still ongoing. Modern humans encounter Neanderthals and mix with them.

The first modern humans cross into Australia from southeast Asia.

Another species of humans, Denisovans, make the first sewing needle.

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2a5d366a-b4f7-49ca-ad5b-995f95012eebM1Asia19,000 - 28,000760 - 1120

The first woman carrying the M1 haplogroup likely lived in Asia around 19,000 - 28,000 years ago. Her descendants would travel across West Asia and back into Africa.

 

Today this lineage is common in North Africa, especially in Algeria and Egypt. It is also found in East Africa and across the Arabian Peninsula.

 

This M1 lineage in Europe may have originated from the Jewish diaspora.

The last Ice Age is at its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

3445.524.9 | 25.5
2efc4afc-f57c-421c-8586-0a0a0bbafaeaM10East Asia17,000 - 32,000680 - 1280

The first woman carrying the M10 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East Asia around 17,000 - 32,000 years ago. Her descendants would spread across East, Southeast and Central Asia.

 

Today this lineage is found in Japan, Korea, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan.

The last Ice Age is at its peak.

Humans domesticate dogs.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

30.9113.736.1 | 139.1,49.0 | 87.4,19.6 | 98.0
8b5e0dce-8c24-4912-9044-6cae6f792ddcM11East Asia15,000 - 27,000600 - 1080

The first woman carrying the M11 haplogroup likely lived in East Asia around 15,000 - 27,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, Myanmar and Tajikistan.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, into the Americas.

Humans domesticate dogs and pigs.

30.9113.736.1 | 139.1,19.6 | 98.0,38.2 | 74.1
f63103a3-282f-42e8-807b-9eb20b080de4M12East or Southeast Asia25,000 - 37,000~1000 - 1480

The first woman carrying the M12 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East or Southeast Asia about 25,000 - 37,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage can be found in China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.

The last Ice Age is at its peak. The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

23.2105.219.6 | 98.0,30.9 | 113.7
61178992-4bcf-4a54-9111-9a94a2558732M13Southeast Asia38,000 - 48,0001520 - 1920

The first woman carrying the M13 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia around 38,000 - 48,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Japan.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Around this time our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

19.9102.328.8 | 84.0,4.9 | 116.4,36.1 | 139.1
33fbff76-6015-4d0a-a315-b7f7dc508fc7M14Australia36,000 - 48,0001440 - 1920

The first woman carrying the M14 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in present day Australia around 36,000 - 48,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found mainly in Indigenous Australians.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Around this time our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

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b3202e91-2b0d-4512-8069-10c5df5c077cM15Australia

The first woman carrying the M15 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in present day Australia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found mainly in Indigenous Australians.

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98bb351d-d10a-467d-89fd-58df41c1b1edM17Southeast Asia39,000 - 49,0001560 - 1960

The first woman carrying the M17 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia around 39,000 - 49,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Thailand, Cambodia,Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Around this time our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

19.9102.315.7 | 120.7
c70aab73-9cc9-4c1c-9966-f538243e1bdfM18South Asia12,000 - 26,000480 - 1040

The first woman carrying the M18 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia around 12,000 - 26,000 years ago.



 



Today this lineage is found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede and many of the large Ice Age animals will soon go extinct.



The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.



As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, and spread across North and South America.



Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley and start forming permanent settlements.

17.378.523.7 | 90.4,25.3 | 67.8,7.1 | 80.8
8a9e6753-efc7-40ed-90dc-51b33ea73517M19Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M19 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in the Philippines.

19.9102.315.7 | 120.7
6f15080a-c016-4c8e-8309-4611dbf08132M2South Asia30,000 - 42,0001200 - 1680

The first woman carrying the M2 haplogroup likely lived in South Asia around 30,000 - 42,000 years ago. The M2 lineage is one of the oldest lineages of the Indian subcontinent.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Iran and Bangladesh.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Around this time, our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

17.378.523.7 | 90.4
71867dc0-1778-428f-86e9-a8a72cc326feM20Southeast Asia?

The first woman carrying the M20 haplogroup may have lived in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.


\r\nToday, this lineage can be found in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia.

19.9102.3
2fd3ad62-8edb-43c0-8501-0c96adc91fb1M21Southeast Asia40,000 - 50,000~1600 - 2000

The first woman carrying the M21 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia about 40,000 - 50,000 years ago.

 

This lineage is found in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor and the Philippines.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

19.9102.315.7 | 120.7,4.9 | 116.4
d08635ca-c5ec-4fc9-a4d6-3921efde01f8M22Southeast Asia35,000 - 46,0001400 - 1840

The first woman carrying the M22 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia around 35,000 - 46,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and southern China.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Around this time our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

19.9102.34.9 | 116.4
243e8504-443f-41f5-a2c8-894d11885374M23Madagascar or Southeast Asia1,000 - 10,00040 - 400

The first woman carrying the M23 haplogroup likely lived in Madagascar or in Southeast Asia around 1,000 - 10,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in Madagascar.

A lot happens in this period. Earth is warming and Ice Age animals, such as the mammoth, wooly rhinoceros, cave bear, cave lion, and saber-toothed tiger go extinct.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements.

Cradles of civilizations form in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China. Various other cultures follow.

People start writing, ushering in the age of recorded history.

-2120.5-18.5 | 46.9
64fa4efe-8774-4120-a95d-e50591a1fcfdM24Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M24 haplogroup may have lived in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage can be found in Thailand, Cambodia, China and the Philippines.

19.9102.315.7 | 120.7
8b8424bc-7292-4939-a605-e0c1d208bee0M25South Asia

The first woman carrying the M25 haplogroup may have lived in South Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage can be found on the western coast of India.

1974.9
c491f56f-c0cb-431e-98b9-56662f98e612M26Southeast Asia< 11,000< 440

The first woman carrying the M26 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia in the last 11,000 years.

 

Today this lineage is found in Southeast Asia.

A lot happens in this period. Earth is warming and Ice Age animals, such as the mammoth, wooly rhinoceros, cave bear, cave lion, and saber-toothed tiger go extinct.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements.

Cradles of civilizations form in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China. Various other cultures follow.

People start writing, ushering in the age of recorded history.

19.9102.3
5524549c-3524-4454-b297-193f9516e3a9M27Melanesia42,000 - 49,000~1680 - 1960

The first woman carrying the M27 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in the western part of present day Oceania (Melanesia) about 42,000 - 49,000 years ago.

 

This lineage is found in Melanesia.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

-5.7144.7-9.6 | 160.0
5a07d3bc-497d-4add-a196-688fa884e04eM28Melanesia23,000 - 35,000~920 - 1400

The first woman carrying the M28 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in the west of present day Oceania about 23,000 - 35,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Fiji and Samoa.

The last Ice Age is at its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

-5.7144.7-17.8 | 177.8,-21.2 | -175.1,-13.6 | -172.4
1a4d8390-3224-4e51-bb32-2b772e4687a9M29Melanesia7,000 - 20,000280 - 800

The first woman carrying the M29 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in the west of present day Oceania 7,000 - 20,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in Melanesia.

A lot happens in this period. Earth is warming and Ice Age animals, such as the mammoth, wooly rhinoceros, cave bear, cave lion, and saber-toothed tiger go extinct.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements. Dogs are already domesticated. People also domesticate pigs, goats, cattle, cats, horses and chicken.

Cradles of civilizations are about to form in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China.

-5.7144.7
95324a4e-08c3-48a1-b10e-3ed23a2b3a64M3South Asia17,000 - 31,000680 - 1240

The first woman carrying the M3 haplogroup likely lived in South Asia around 17,000 - 31,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found across South Asia and in parts of Southeast Asia, West Asia and the Arabian Peninsula.

The last Ice Age is at its peak.

Humans domesticate dogs.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

17.378.531.5 | 54.2,16.4 | 48.7,7.1 | 80.8
ed7ea071-3c48-4715-a1cc-74fd5d6f724dM30South Asia13,000 - 22,000520 - 880

The first woman carrying the M30 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia around 13,000 - 22,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Nepal in South Asia. It is also found in North Africa, on the Arabian Peninsula and in Central Asia.

The last Ice Age draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede and many of the large Ice Age animals will soon go extinct.

People have crossed the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, and are spreading across the Americas.

The oldest evidence for prehistoric warfare dates back to this period, found in the valley of the Nile, Northern Africa.

The Fertile Crescent in the Middle East will soon see an abundance of barley and wheat that will propel agriculture. Humans will start building permanent houses and will go from nomads to farmers across Eurasia.

17.378.535.3 | 74.0,23.7 | 90.4,27.7 | 84.7,21.9 | 48.6
a62b9f7a-6dc9-4dab-8764-8601996bf722M31South Asia29,000 - 42,000~1160 - 1680

The first woman carrying the M31 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 29,000 - 42,000 years ago.

This lineage is found in India, Nepal and Myanmar.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding – the last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then soon go extinct.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

17.378.527.7 | 84.7,21.9 | 95.9
c4623e3e-d5a7-451c-a470-6c6a78d89a6cM32South Asia30,000 - 46,000~1200 - 1840

The first woman carrying the M32 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 30,000 - 46,000 years ago.

 

This lineage is found in India, Southeast Asia and Madagascar.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding – the last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then soon go extinct.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

17.378.519.6 | 98.0,-18.5 | 46.9
87d578e7-0116-4249-bf3f-4ed5f29f3e87M33South Asia33,000 - 52,000~1320 - 2080

The first woman carrying the M33 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 33,000 - 52,000 years ago.

 

This lineage is found in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand and southern China.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding – the last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

17.378.538.2 | 74.1,23.2 | 105.2,7.1 | 80.8,25.3 | 67.8
6c8aa1a6-24b7-45fe-b4e0-fb035fdc9b3dM34South Asia20,000 - 34,000~800 - 1360

The first woman carrying the M34 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 20,000 - 34,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end.
\\r\\nThe oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.5
f2f0813a-50cb-4e32-9e53-6f4212ea041eM35South Asia29,000 - 49,000~1160 - 1960

The first woman carrying the M35 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 29,000 - 49,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Thailand.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding – the last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then soon go extinct.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

17.378.519.6 | 98.0,7.1 | 80.8,27.7 | 84.7
1fdc62cb-ef5e-4a68-9984-8985c977758cM36South Asia25,000 - 39,000~1000 - 1560

The first woman carrying the M36 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 25,000 - 39,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding – the last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then soon go extinct.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia. As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.5
6154578f-3148-45e8-8270-982227e9e4caM37South Asia22,000 - 36,000~880 - 1440

The first woman carrying the M37 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 22,000 - 36,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding, the last Ice Age is at its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia. As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.5
e08c72d0-7368-483f-bd58-3d7997d1c8b8M38South Asia21,000 - 32,000~840 - 1280

The first woman carrying the M38 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 21,000 - 32,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is at its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.525.3 | 67.8,23.7 | 90.4,27.7 | 84.7
7135c863-a6f8-45f5-bf10-a62c35e53b97M39South Asia21,000 - 32,000~840 - 1280

The first woman carrying the M39 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 21,000 - 32,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India and Pakistan.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is at its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.525.3 | 67.8
e392f870-a577-44e2-907b-8aad85dfd1bfM4South Asia5,000 - 20,000200 - 800

The first woman carrying the M4 haplogroup likely lived in South Asia around 5,000 - 20,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is mainly found in India, Iran, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

A lot happens in this period. Earth is warming and Ice Age animals, such as the mammoth, wooly rhinoceros, cave bear, cave lion, and saber-toothed tiger go extinct.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements. Dogs are already domesticated. People also domesticate pigs, goats, cattle, cats, horses and chicken

Cradles of civilizations form in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China. Various other cultures follow.

People start writing, ushering in the age of recorded history.

17.378.525.3 | 67.8,7.1 | 80.8
b5aed454-21a7-431c-86b5-51209beb1d43M40South Asia23,000 - 40,000~920 - 1600

The first woman carrying the M40 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 23,000 - 40,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in South Asia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is at its peak.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then soon go extinct.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.5
d70dda02-3490-44a1-9381-22557383c53dM41South Asia6,000 - 14,000240 - 560

The first woman carrying the M41 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia 6,000 - 14,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in India and Bangladesh.

A lot happens in this period. Earth is warming and Ice Age animals, such as the mammoth, wooly rhinoceros, cave bear, cave lion, and saber-toothed tiger go extinct.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements. Dogs are already domesticated. People also domesticate pigs, goats, cattle, cats, horses and chicken.

Cradles of civilizations are about to form in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China.

17.378.523.7 | 90.4
7764916d-addc-49b1-a12d-89d201d81df7M42South Asia40,000 - 56,000~1600 - 2240

The first woman carrying the M42 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 40,000 - 56,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in South Asians and Aboriginal Australians.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

17.378.5-21.0 | 141.5
3bcf6e15-0806-45e1-a4d4-96f7b41927a1M43South Asia20,000 - 32,000~800 - 1280

The first woman carrying the M43 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 20,000 - 32,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in South Asia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is at its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.5
56f6d0ad-dbc6-4f44-b7fc-f6cd7b6a67e9M44South Asia1,000 - 15,00040 - 600

The first woman carrying the M44 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia 1,000 - 15,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in South Asia.

A lot happens in this period. Earth is warming and Ice Age animals, such as the mammoth, wooly rhinoceros, cave bear, cave lion, and saber-toothed tiger go extinct.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements. Dogs are already domesticated. People also domesticate pigs, goats, cattle, cats, horses and chicken.

Cradles of civilizations form in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China. Various other cultures follow.

People start writing, ushering in the age of recorded history.

17.378.5
2feac451-05f0-4f17-abea-489d75f4c55dM45South Asia21,000 - 35,000~840 - 1400

The first woman carrying the M45 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 21,000 - 35,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in South Asia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is at its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.5
a3e8a00e-d3f8-4fa0-9c84-1b0f63b56343M46Southeast Asia<6,000<24

The first woman carrying the M46 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia sometime in the last 6,000 years.

 

Today this lineage is found in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia.

Cradles of civilizations form in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China. Various other cultures follow.

People start writing, ushering in the age of recorded history.

16.2100.9
cc093a5e-1de4-4d99-a1d1-60d962123cfaM47Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M47 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found mainly in Southeast Asia

19.9102.3
04b33bf3-800e-4894-ae74-a5e7cea2f5adM48West Asia

The first woman carrying the M48 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in West Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Saudi Arabia.

25.544.3
c264d53e-7103-4d10-8ca9-18f95d6495b0M49South Asia23,000 - 37,000~920 - 1480

The first woman carrying the M49 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 23,000 - 37,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in South and Southeast Asia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is at its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.519.6 | 98.0
7c721c2b-55d2-4b60-b68d-2439307e7a0bM5South Asia22,000 - 52,000880 - 2080

The first woman carrying the M5 haplogroup likely lived in South Asia around 22,000 - 52,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar, Thailand and Iran.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age reaches its peak.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

17.378.531.5 | 54.2,7.1 | 80.8,23.7 | 90.4,28.8 | 84.0
1c90fb3e-bbde-46dc-9221-ebec2b9c9680M50Southeast Asia34,000 - 47,000~1360 - 1880

The first woman carrying the M50 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia about 34,000 - 47,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

16.2100.915.7 | 120.7,4.9 | 116.4
8fa9cc64-36ba-4482-adb6-3bc7bb064f94M51Southeast Asia21,000 - 32,000~840 - 1180

The first woman with this haplogroup likely lived in Southeast Asia, 21,000 - 32,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found from Eastern India in the west, across Southeast Asia, to coastal China in the east.

It is the peak of the last Ice Age.

Humans have domesticated dogs.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America

19.9102.323.7 | 90.4,22.6 | 111.4
1d503c82-8e4b-4325-9110-2a9a0edc4a08M52South Asia26,000 - 43,000~1040 - 1720

The first woman carrying the M52 haplogroup may have lived somewhere in South Asia about 26,000 - 43,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in South and Southeast Asia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia, and are about to cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.519.6 | 98.0
94f59932-ebff-455d-9f8a-4be23d8399a1M53South Asia13,000 - 27,000520 - 1080

The first woman carrying the M53 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia around 13,000 - 27,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in South Asia.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede and many of the large Ice Age animals will soon go extinct.

People have crossed the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, and are spreading across the Americas.

The oldest evidence for prehistoric warfare dates back to this period, found in the valley of the Nile, Northern Africa.

The Fertile Crescent in the Middle East will soon see an abundance of barley and wheat that will propel agriculture. Humans will start building permanent houses and will go from nomads to farmers across Eurasia.

17.378.5
48724508-2670-4995-8cf4-40328cf3fe05M54Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M54 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Thailand in Southeast Asia.

16.2100.9
bb0614ae-6989-4c0b-b6fd-22f323f9359fM55Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M55 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia.

19.6984.3 | 102.2
8f5cf3e1-83bb-45b4-86b2-1a234e7e9ed1M56South Asia10,000 - 33,000400 - 1320

The first woman carrying the M56 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia around 10,000 - 33,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in India.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede and many of the large Ice Age animals go extinct.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, and spread across North and South America.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley and start forming permanent settlements.

17.378.5
de087fee-0101-458d-95c7-c94da551f086M57South Asia22,000 - 39,000~880 - 1560

The first woman carrying the M57 haplogroup may have lived somewhere in South Asia about 22,000 - 39,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in South Asia, including India and Pakistan.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age reaches its peak.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia, and have crossed the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.525.3 | 67.8
47eefcd6-433b-4ee5-9fd9-997db988732bM58South or Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M58 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South or Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India and Myanmar.

17.378.521.9 | 95.9
9ac5b292-3978-4600-8296-ab90748a0e88M59Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M59 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia and Vietnam.

13.8107.2
603f4595-e7aa-4559-ad45-1c6dd7cdd445M6South Asia14,000 - 27,000560 - 1080

The first woman carrying the M6 haplogroup likely lived in South Asia around 14,000 - 27,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end.

Humans domesticate dogs and pigs.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, into the Americas.

The oldest evidence for prehistoric warfare dates back to this period, found in the valley of the Nile, Northern Africa.

17.378.525.3 | 67.8,7.1 | 80.8,35.3 | 74.0
54a0402c-5e56-4453-b184-f27023b5c307M60South or Southeast Asia24,000 - 43,000~960 - 1720

The first woman carrying the M60 haplogroup may have lived somewhere in South or Southeast Asia about 24,000 - 43,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India, Nepal and Indonesia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age reaches its peak.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia, and have crossed the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

17.378.527.7 | 84.7,4.9 | 116.4
26e09426-593b-4eb5-8903-7f4b610cbbc3M61South Asia1,000 - 10,00040 - 400

The first woman carrying the M61 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia around 1,000 - 10,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in South and Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal and Vietnam.

Earth is in a warmer period. Ice sheets are receding. Ice Age animals, such as the mammoth, wooly rhinoceros, cave bear, cave lion, and saber-toothed tiger go extinct.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements.

Cradles of civilizations form in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China. Various other cultures follow.

People start writing, ushering in the age of recorded history.

17.378.527.7 | 84.7,4.9 | 116.4,13.8 | 107.2
540a7ba4-2978-480d-957d-cde45472dba7M62South Asia14,000 - 30,000560 - 1200

The first woman carrying the M62 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia around 14,000 - 30,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in India and China.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede and many of the large Ice Age animals will soon go extinct.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, and spread across North and South America.

Humans will soon begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley and start forming permanent settlements.

17.378.530.9 | 113.7
8c245f27-2b70-473f-a37d-b6a47a7c6be9M63South Asia

The first woman carrying the M63 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India.

17.378.5
727ca0dd-80d1-4ffb-b148-9e2d4c5f263eM64South Asia7,000 - 18,000280 - 720

The first woman carrying the M64 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia around 7,000 - 18,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in India.

The last Ice Age draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede and many of the large Ice Age animals go extinct.

First Americans are spreading across Central and South America. Central plains of North America have a widespread human population. We know this because of the human artifacts that start popping up around this time.

The oldest evidence for prehistoric warfare dates back to this period, found in the valley of the Nile, Northern Africa.

In West Asia, humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley and start forming permanent settlements.

17.378.5
5267f9c8-40b4-404d-a099-ee160b08b23fM65South Asia19,000 - 32,000~760 - 1280

The first woman carrying the M65 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia about 19,000 - 32,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age reaches its peak.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia, and have crossed the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska into North America.

17.378.523.7 | 90.4,44.7 | 76.8,25.3 | 67.8
a2027fe8-ae7e-4624-902a-24fb96cd560dM66South Asia9,000 - 25,000360 - 1000

The first woman carrying the M66 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia around 9,000 - 25,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in India, Nepal and on the Arabian Peninsula.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede and many of the large Ice Age animals go extinct.

Humans start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, and spread across North and South America.

The oldest evidence for prehistoric warfare dates back to this period, found in the valley of the Nile, Northern Africa.

In West Asia, humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley and start forming permanent settlements.

17.378.527.7 | 84.7,16.4 | 48.7
5b99f32c-ffe1-4c91-b754-f8a4686fa8a3M67South Asia<2,700<108

The first woman carrying the M67 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia sometime in the last 2,700 years.

 

Today this lineage is found in India.

Cradles of civilizations in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China paved the way for various other cultures that follow.

In Greece, the first recorded Olympic Games are held.

In China, the era of the Hundred Schools of Thought begins.

The Assyrian empire is on the rise.

Sixteen Great Kingdoms (Mahajanapadas) are about to emerge in India.

17.378.5
a949256b-128c-4966-9c63-39808c2654c9M68Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M68 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam.

19.9102.3
dabee6ba-d6a8-4a9d-9120-67704a5a968eM69Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M69 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Southeast Asia.

19.9102.3
ca50b42a-3eae-48ed-a083-49c9ab9c1b90M7East or Southeast Asia40,000 - 50,000~1600 - 2000

The first woman carrying the M7 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East Asia or Southeast Asia about 40,000 - 50,000 years ago. Today, her descendants are frequent in this region, but can also be found in Central Asia, Siberia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

 

This lineage is frequent in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

23.2105.219.6 | 98.0,4.9 | 116.4,35.6 | 128.0
f08b46ff-c6a6-4b2e-a149-cf7fe2ac261bM70South Asia4,000 years ago<160

The first woman carrying the M70 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia sometime in the last 4,000 years.

 

Today this lineage is found in Nepal, Tibet, Vietnam and southern China.

Cradles of civilizations bloomed in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China. Various other cultures follow.

People start writing, ushering in the age of recorded history.

308423.2 | 105.2
4e2540ca-df55-4899-9e38-bdfa4758c7d2M71Southeast Asia29,000 - 42,000~1160 - 1680

The first woman carrying the M71 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia about 29,000 - 42,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is also found in southern China.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Around this time, our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia, and are about to cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska.

13.8107.221.9 | 95.9,23.2 | 105.2,15.7 | 120.7,4.9 | 116.4
61da36e5-8e17-45ce-b51e-b26898f6b2c6M72Southeast Asia3,000 - 23,000120 - 920

The first woman carrying the M72 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia around 3,000 - 23,000 years ago.

 

Today this lineage is found in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia and the Philippines. It is also found in southern China.

A lot happens in this period. The last Ice Age draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede. Ice Age animals, such as the mammoth, wooly rhinoceros, cave bear, cave lion, and saber-toothed tiger go extinct.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements. They domesticate dogs, pigs, goats, cattle, cats, horses and chicken.

Cradles of civilizations form in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and Ancient China. Various other cultures follow.

People start writing, ushering in the age of recorded history.

13.8107.223.2 | 105.2,15.7 | 120.7
738d4989-1bd5-442a-af24-a1ac6e2d4567M73Southeast Asia27,000 - 40,000~1080 - 1600

The first woman carrying the M73 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia about 27,000 - 40,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Around this time, our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia, and are about to cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska.

13.8107.221.9 | 95.9,23.2 | 105.2,15.7 | 120.7,-4.9 | 141.2
a84c5066-b705-4f65-801d-c17450877f8dM74Southeast Asia28,000 - 42,000~1120 - 1680

The first woman carrying the M74 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia about 28,000 - 42,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, southern China and the Philippines.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Around this time, our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia, and are about to cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska.

19.9102.323.2 | 105.2,15.7 | 120.7,4.9 | 116.4
ac2e54fa-d985-4fac-ba4c-8c281c91a853M75Southeast Asia22,000 - 26,000~880 - 1040

The first woman carrying the M75 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia about 22,000 - 26,000 years ago.

Today, this lineage is found in Cambodia and Southern China.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age reaches its peak.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time.

Humans start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

23.2105.213.8 | 107.2
b40e3f70-8e24-47af-8cbf-3f151178d03aM76Southeast Asia24,000 - 38,000~960 - 1520

The first woman carrying the M76 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia about 24,000 - 38,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Cambodia and Southern China.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age reaches its peak.

Humans are domesticating dogs.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

Modern humans expand as far as Japan and Australia, and have crossed the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska.

23.2105.213.8 | 107.2
b951966a-b834-4381-ad6a-7e6fa9cbba2aM77Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M77 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Indonesia.

-6.5106.7
d0ac0802-7639-4be0-9ee1-7c3477716f6eM79Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M79 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in China.

23.2105.2
7f40e1b0-3a17-4084-ac36-850b6f1b8528M8East Asia29,000 - 44,000~1160 - 1760

The first woman carrying the M8 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East Asia about 29,000 - 44,000 years ago. Her descendants would eventually spread across North, Central and East Asia and would move into the Americas.

 

Today, this lineage is frequent among Indigenous Siberians and Indigenous Americans. It can also be found in China, Japan, Siberia and Central Asia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding – the last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

The Sahara desert is wet and fertile.

Around this time, our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

49.2129.2
11b6c757-e8d1-4a76-93b6-e62d531633c7M80Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M80 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in the Philippines.

15.7120.7
936de4e0-c56e-43b7-8aad-378ef2d0a81dM81South Asia

The first woman carrying the M81 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in South Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in South Asia.

17.378.5
459db694-b7a3-484b-8058-1194d250d076M9East Asia30,000 - 47,000~1200 - 1880

The first woman carrying the M9 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East Asia about 30,000 - 47,000 years ago. Her present day descendants can be found in East, Central, and Southeast Asia.

 

Today, the basal M9 group is particularly frequent among Tibetans and among the Sherpas in Nepal.

 

The M9 haplogroup was found in ancient remains found in present day Yunnan, China.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding – the last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

The Sahara desert is wet and fertile.

Around this time, our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

27.999.9
23b1a807-3db8-4c7a-a9da-e9cbb91db9b0M91Southeast Asia

The first woman carrying the M91 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia an unknown number of generations ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Cambodia and Myanmar in Southeast Asia, and in China and Bangladesh.

19.9102.323.7 | 90.4,22.6 | 111.4
4c5df23a-73cc-4c15-a261-3e631495b512NEast Africa or Middle East50,000 - 65,0002000 - 2600

The N lineage is one of the two founding lineages that expanded out of Africa. The first woman carrying the N haplogroup likely lived in either East Africa or the Middle East around 50,000 - 65,000 years ago. Her descendants would eventually spread across Asia, Europe, India, and the Americas. Some would also migrate back to Africa.

 

Almost all Europeans, Western Asians, and Polynesians are descended from this lineage.

 

People with this lineage likely coexisted and mixed with Neanderthals. This would account for the Neanderthal DNA found in people living out of Africa.

The great human migration is still ongoing. Modern humans encounter Neanderthals and mix with them.

The first modern humans cross into Australia from southeast Asia.

Another species of humans, Denisovans, make the first sewing needle.

30.436.9
473bc373-67ef-490d-997c-bc22e6bcd707N1West Asia46,000 - 57,0001840 - 2280

The first woman carrying the N1 haplogroup likely lived in West Asia around 46,000 - 57,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is widespread in the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula. It is also found in North Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and Siberia.

The great human migration is still ongoing. Modern humans encounter Neanderthals and mix with them.

The first modern humans cross into Australia from southeast Asia.

Another species of humans, Denisovans, make the first sewing needle.

3744.7
d8579f73-105c-4381-8765-7b6156733b3cN2West or Central Asia37,000 - 52,0001480 - 2080

The first woman carrying the N2 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in West or Central Asia 37,000 - 52,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is found in West Europe and Central Asia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding.

The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Around this time our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

3744.744.7 | 76.8,48.1 | 5.3
76fa78e2-94f6-4fee-8cc1-97827a388e08N9East Asia38,000 ~ 54,0001520 ~ 2160

The first woman with the N9 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in East Asia 38,000 - 54,000 years ago.

 

Today, this lineage is common in East and Southeast Asia.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age is about to reach its peak.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

Around this time, our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

30.9113.7
62d8b55a-d3bd-4379-91bd-258c02522698OSoutheast Asia~52,000~2080

The first woman carrying the O haplogroup likely lived in Southeast Asia around 52,000 years ago. Her descendants eventually journeyed into Australia.

 

Today, this lineage is found in only a handful of people in Australia. It is one of the rarest haplogroups.

The great human migration is still ongoing. Modern humans encounter Neanderthals and mix with them.

The first modern humans cross into Australia from southeast Asia.

-2120.5-21.0 | 141.5
ff806233-f453-49ad-b2a4-39bce181c5c8PSoutheast Asia~50,000~2000

The first woman with the P haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia around 50,000 years ago. Lower sea levels would help her descendants move into the Philippines and Australia.

 

Today, this lineage is found in Oceania, including in Papuans, Tongans, Fijians, Solomon Islanders and Indigenous Australians. It is also present in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.

The great human migration is still ongoing. Modern humans encounter Neanderthals and mix with them.

The first modern humans cross into Australia from southeast Asia.

Another species of humans, Denisovans, make the first sewing needle.

4.9116.4-21.0 | 141.5,-4.9 | 141.2,-17.8 | 177.8,-21.2 | -175.1,15.7 | 120.7
e19f7952-6394-41fc-9750-f9187dc15809QSoutheast Asia or Oceania40,000 - 50,000~1600 - 2000

The first woman carrying the Q haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia or Oceania about 40,000 - 50,000 years ago. Her descendants have eventually spread across the South Pacific.

 

Today, this lineage is frequent in Papuans, Melanesians and Aboriginal Australians. The Q lineage can also be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

-5.7144.7-21.0 | 141.5,15.7 | 120.7,4.9 | 116.4,-13.6 | -172.4
4e7d7a09-ad84-46c0-af5f-685d742f08cdRSouthwest or South Asia50,000 - 65,0002000 - 2600

The first woman with the R haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southwest or South Asia around 50,000 - 65,000 years ago. Her descendants would move around to explore neighboring regions. Some would cross the Caucasus mountains into Europe. Others would move into Central Asia and China, or across Indonesia to Australia. Some would eventually migrate back into North Africa.

 

Today, the basal R* lineage is found at low percentages in Northeast Africa and the Middle East.

 

Descendants of the R lineage account for 75-95 % of Europeans today.

The great human migration is still ongoing. Modern humans encounter Neanderthals and mix with them.

The first modern humans cross into Australia from southeast Asia.

Another species of humans, Denisovans, make the first sewing needle.

31.554.2
82abf135-0f0d-4c8d-8975-04c1b140715cR0Middle East24,000 - 55,000~960 - 2200

The first woman carrying the R0 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in an oasis in the Middle East about 24,000 - 55,000 years ago. Some of her descendants would spread into Europe, some into Central and South Asia, and others into East and North Africa.

 

Today, haplogroup R0 is common around the Red Sea, with the highest frequency on the Arabian Peninsula, among the Soqotri people. R0 is also relatively common in East Africa, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, and on the Dalmatian coast in Croatia.

 

This haplogroup has been found among human remains from North Africa (Stone Age), Egypt (Ancient Egypt), and Crete (Minoan culture).

The last Ice Age is at its peak.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Meanwhile, modern humans become established in Europe.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

25.544.3
f74ce51b-785d-4fe0-9dd3-9b1ec4b492c2R9Southeast Asia39,000 ~ 55,0001560 ~ 2200

The first woman carrying the R9 haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Southeast Asia about 39,000 - 55,000 years ago. Some of her descendants would spread around the region, while others would move northward into East Asia.

 

Today, this lineage is most common in Southeast Asia.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

19.9102.3
acec0218-1eaa-40c2-b94d-501309429eb3SSoutheast Asia or Australia47,000 - 64,0001880 - 2560

The first woman carrying the S haplogroup likely lived in Southeast Asia or Australia around 47,000 - 64,000 years ago. Her descendants are common among Aboriginal Australians.

 

Today, this lineage is found only in Australia.

The great human migration is still ongoing. Modern humans encounter Neanderthals and mix with them.

The first modern humans cross into Australia from southeast Asia.

Another species of humans, Denisovans, make the first sewing needle.

-21141.5
f68a4973-6bd1-4458-a24a-ef717609255fTWest Asia~25,000~1000

The first woman with this haplogroup likely lived in West Asia during the last Ice Age, some 25,000 years ago. Her descendants would, in time, spread westward into Europe, eastward into Central Asia, and southward into Africa.

 

This lineage played an important role in the spread of agriculture across Europe. It is found in approximately 10% of present day Europeans, and 8% of West Asians.

 

The basal T haplogroup can be found at low frequencies in Algeria and Yemen.

It is the peak of the last Ice Age. We are witnessing the rise of the Gravettian culture in Europe, known for its Venus figurines, carved from ivory or stone.

The oldest permanent human settlement, dated to 25,000 years ago, is established on the territory of today's Czech republic.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

3744.725.5 | 44.3,23.2 | 26.8,39.8 | -5.3,53.5 | -7.7,59.6 | 8.2,35.3 | 74.0
042e20bc-dfb4-4dd8-8214-b934b326c9dbUWest Asia43,000 - 50,000~1720 - 2000

The first woman carrying the U haplogroup likely lived somewhere in West Asia about 43,000 - 50,000 years ago. Today, her descendants are found in Europe, North Africa and West, Central and South Asia.

 

Haplogroup U is considered to be the oldest haplogroup in Europe and is found in ~11% of Europeans today. It was likely the dominant group of hunter-gatherers in Europe, predating the spread of agriculture.

In Europe and Asia, Neatherthals will discover medication (pain-killing salicylic acid in poplar leaves and antibiotic producing mold) but then will soon go extinct.

Meanwhile, modern humans become established in Europe.

Oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

3744.748.1 | 5.3,53.5 | -7.7,39.8 | -5.3,57.2 | 14.8,25.5 | 44.3,27.7 | 84.7,44.7 | 76.8,23.2 | 26.8
5a032cba-80e5-4a35-94d8-ec9e0dd23335VEurope or West Asia8,000 - 14,000320 - 560

Your first maternal ancestor carrying this haplogroup likely lived 8,000 - 14,000 years ago in Europe or West Asia. Her descendants eventually spread across Europe and crossed into Northern Africa.

 

This haplogroup is common in North, West and Central Europe. It is particularly frequent (~59%) in the Saami people in Scandinavia, the Cantabrians (~15%) and the Baques (~10%) in Spain, and the Maris (~10%) in the Volga-Ural region of Russia.

 

The V haplogroup can also be found among the Tuareg and Berber people in North Africa.

Earth is warming and Ice Age animals, such as the mammoth, wooly rhinoceros, cave bear, cave lion, and saber-toothed tiger go extinct.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements. In addition to dogs they domesticate pigs, goats, cattle and cats.

The first civilization will soon develop in the fertile crescent region of modern day Iraq.

38.932.548.1 | 5.3,39.8 | -5.3,57.2 | 14.8,52.6 | 53.9,32.4 | -3.37
c38f9c22-a626-4827-bd41-0020e10bcbb2WWest Asia~24,000~960

The first woman with the W haplogroup likely lived in West Asia during the last Ice Age, some 24,000 years ago. Her descendants would eventually spread across Europe and into the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

 

This lineage is widely distributed in Europe, West Asia and South Asia. It can also be found at low frequencies in Algeria and Siberia. The W haplogroup was present in ancient Egyptian mummies and ancient European DNA.

It is the peak of the last Ice Age. We are witnessing the rise of the Gravettian culture in Europe, known for its Venus figurines, carved from ivory or stone.

Humans start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

The oldest permanent human settlement, dated to 25,000 years ago, is established on the territory of today's Czech republic.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America.

3744.767.6 | 29.9,46.7 | 19.2,53.5 | -7.7,39.8 | -5.3,35.3 | 74.0
cfd5c702-7abf-45bf-945c-421ab4f4c56bXWest Asia20,000 - 45,000800 - 1800

The first woman carrying the X haplogroup likely lived somewhere in West Asia around 20,000 - 45,000 years ago. Her descendants would expand into Europe and North Africa. Some would move further north into Asia, eventually crossing into North America.

 

The X lineage is encountered in approximately 7% of Europeans and 3% on Native North Americans. It peaks in the Druze people in the Middle East, with a frequency of around 27%.

 

Haplogroup X was present in ancient Egyptians and early Europeans of that period.

Earth is cooling and the ice sheets are expanding. The last Ice Age reaches its peak.

Our Neanderthal relatives become extinct.

The oldest known story-telling art is found in modern-day Indonesia.

Modern humans are present from Europe to Japan and Australia, leaving us figurines and cave art from this period. As the sea levels drop, groups of people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, moving into the Americas.

The oldest known pottery is found at this time. Humans also invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

Cave art flourishes in France and Spain, featuring animals such as the rhinoceros, lion, and mammoth.

3744.738.0 | -84.0,67.6 | 29.9,39.8 | -5.3,23.2 | 26.8,25.5 | 44.3,53.2 | -1.7
20892d20-9b1a-491d-a433-09b0510807ecYNortheast Asia11,000 - 33,000440 - 1320

Your first maternal ancestor carrying the Y haplogroup likely lived 11,000 - 33,000 years ago in Northeast Asia.

 

This lineage is frequent in indigenous Siberians living around the Sea of Okhotsk and in Kamchatka. It can also be found in Taiwan, Philippines and the Malay Archipelago. Less frequently, the Y lineage is encountered across China, Korea, Japan and Central Asia.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede and many of the large Ice Age animals will soon go extinct.

Humans start dabbling in pottery. They invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, some groups of people cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, on their way to America. They flourish and reach all the way to Chile in South America.

The oldest evidence for prehistoric warfare dates back to this period, found in the valley of the Nile, Northern Africa.

Humans begin growing crops, such as wheat and barley, and form permanent settlements.

57.1136.54.9 | 116.4,15.7 | 120.7,30.9 | 113.7,49.0 | 87.4
fd523a54-a0ca-495d-b22b-90e611c18dc4ZCentral Asia13,000 - 30,000~520 - 1200

The first woman carrying the Z haplogroup likely lived somewhere in Central Asia, between the Caspian Sea and Lake Baikal, about 13,000 - 20,000 years ago. Her descendants would spread across East and North Asia, and westward all the way to Scandinavia.

 

Today, this lineage is found in about 2% of East Asians. It is most frequent in Indigenous Siberians, such as the Evens and Sakha. It is also common in the Saami in Northern Scandinavia and Russia.

The last Ice Age peaks and then draws to an end. Earth enters a warmer period. Ice sheets recede.

Humans invent ovens, harpoons and saws. They start weaving fiber, which ushers in the use of woven fabric, baskets and textile clothing.

As the sea levels drop, humans cross the land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, and start spreading across the Americas.

Humans start domesticating dogs and then pigs.

5087.263.2 | 166.5,67.6 | 29.9