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In human genetics, Haplogroup R1a1 (M17) is a Y-chromosome haplogroup, that is spread across Eurasia.

It is common in Europe, Northern Central Asia and India. In Europe the highest frequencies are in Eastern Europe. Today it is found with its highest levels in Poland and Russia, where one out of two men has this haplogroup. Relatively high frequencies are also found in Northern Europe. Maybe associated in Europe to Indo-European expansion, its frequency decreases towards the West and South of the continent. In India haplogroup R1a1 is found in both the Hindu castes and tribal populations, and it is most diverse in tribal, rather than caste populations, therefore researchers have concluded that it is not necessarily a signature of Central Asian origin .

Origins

The first carriers of the R1a1 haplotype are believed to have been nomadic farmers in the steppes of northern Central Asia about 10,000 years ago. Current theories point to them being the first speakers of the proto-Indo-European languages (the Kurgan culture) and the first ones to domesticate the horse.

Relationship to other haplogroups

R1a1 is a subgroup of Haplogroup R (M207).

It is related to Haplogroup R1b (M343) which is dominant in Western Europe, and more distantly related to Haplogroup R2 (M124).

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