JOURNAL ARTICLE

Who first spoke Indo-European? DNA points to Eurasian herders 6400 years ago.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Curry, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the origins of the Indo-European language family, revealing that DNA evidence suggests an early form of Indo-European was first spoken between 4400 and 4000 B.C.E. in central Eurasia. The research shows that the Yamnaya people, who lived in modern-day Ukraine and Russia 5300 years ago, played a significant role in the spread of Indo-European languages. The study challenges previous notions of a pure Indo-European population and highlights the complex interactions between different groups in the region. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182856418
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