J2a1 - M319

[Coolguy1]

Does anyone have any information on this haplogroup? Apparently it is fairly rare, being associated with the Minoans of Crete, where it reaches 8% of the male population. Even though it does not have a significant presence in mainland Greece, I tested positive for it. I assume since my paternal line is largely from Mani Greece, someone migrated to the area since the two regions always had close contact.

[Hamlet]

Just seems like the basic Greco-Roman haplogroup from what I'm reading, although the Romans at the very least were a diverse bunch. (http://www.eupedia.com/europe/Haplogroup_J2_Y-DNA.shtml)

[catgeorge]

Fairly old one

https://i.imgsafe.org/c8dcc8ec04.png

[Coolguy1]

Fairly old one

https://i.imgsafe.org/c8dcc8ec04.png

From what Ive read it seems to not be the main j2a1 subclade in Greece, and is only substantial in Crete.

[catgeorge]

From what Ive read it seems to not be the main j2a1 subclade in Greece, and is only substantial in Crete.

Possibly - it is very old though so who knows maybe a lost Minoan. :p

[Tschaikisten]

Possibly of Etruscan origin (spreaded arround Europe during the Roman era, like M92).
https://i.imgur.com/uK5Tzde.png

[Voskos]

Crete is where it reaches its highest prevalence(9 percent) within Greek borders.

[-Scar-]

Crete is where it reaches its highest prevalence(9 percent) within Greek borders.

Eastern European Mediterranean. Probably linked with early civilizations such as Minoans, Central Italians Phoenicans etc.