Genome-wide data from 69 Europeans who lived 8,000 to 3,000 years ago reveal a major genetic contribution from the Yamnaya steppe herders. This massive mig
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Genome-wide data from 69 Europeans who lived 8,000 to 3,000 years ago reveal a major genetic contribution from the Yamnaya steppe herders. This massive migration from the Pontic-Caspian steppe into central Europe during the Early Bronze Age reshaped the genetic landscape of the continent and is likely connected to the spread of Indo-European languages.
Published in Nature (2015), this peer-reviewed paper contributes to scholarly understanding of ancient civilizations and archaeological methodology. Read the full abstract, explore citation details, and discover connections to related research, sites, and theories on Ancient Origins Explorer.