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

Unraveling Indo-European Migrations The Indo-European migrations refer to the spread of Indo-European-speaking peoples from their homeland, likely around the Pontic-Caspian steppe, into Europe, Asia, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. This movement, which occurred over thousands of years, shaped the linguistic and cultural landscape of vast regions. Evidence from linguistics, archaeology, and genetics suggests multiple waves of migration, influencing the development of civilizations like the