This map shows the distribution of Indo-European Steppe ancestry associated with the Sintashta–Andronovo horizon outside of Europe 🗺️ While often linked only to Europe, Sintashta/Andronovo ancestry spread far beyond it, shaping populations across Central and South Asia. 👇 Here’s how to read the map. 🏹 CORE STEPPE ORIGINS The Sintashta and Andronovo cultures formed in the Eurasian steppe east of the Urals, carrying a genetic profile rooted in: • Steppe pastoralist ancestry • European Farmer ad

Discover the Origins of Indo-Iranian Languages The Indo-Iranian languages, a major branch of the Indo-European language family, trace their origins back to ancient peoples who inhabited the regions surrounding the Iranian plateau and the Indian subcontinent. Linguists believe these languages originated from a common ancestral language, known as Proto-Indo-Iranian, spoken around 2000 BCE. This linguistic branch is divided into two primary groups: the Iranian languages, including Persian, Kurdish,