Overview
R-Z307 is a downstream branch of R-Z305 and is tied to later phases of Bronze Age expansion in northern Europe. It is heavily represented within Germanic derived populations and shows phylogenetic patterns consistent with the development of Iron Age cultural groups in the region.
Geographic distribution
Primarily found in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark, with additional representation in England and across Scandinavia.
Ancient DNA
- Some individuals in Iron Age central Europe are classified as Z307 derived.
- Anglo Saxon period graves include Z307 related lineages.
Phylogeny & subclades
R-Z307 forms several branches that often show regional clustering, allowing fine level tracing of movements within Germanic communities.
Notes & context
Z307 is useful for reconstructing paternal expansions related to central European and North Sea Germanic cultures.
References & external links