Yamnaya Culture Ethnicity Estimate | Genetic profile of Proto-Indo-European

Journey back in time to the heart of Eurasia, where the Yamnaya culture flourished between 3300 and 2600 BC. This enigmatic civilization, known for its elaborate burial mounds and nomadic lifestyle, left an indelible mark on the genetic landscape of Europe.

Please note that MyHeritage uses modern-day groups as a reference populations to create a percentage-based ethnicity breakdown. Therefore, it's interesting to run with ancient samples, but be aware that it is an anachronistic approach. Take it easy and I hope you all enjoy it.

Data Source: Damgaard et al. The First Horse Herders and the Impact of Early Bronze Age Steppe Expansions into Asia, Science, https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/s...

Reference:
Haak et al. Massive migration from the steppe was a source for Indo-European languages in Europe. Nature, https://doi.org/10.1038/nature14317

Artist:
PhilipEdwin
https://www.deviantart.com/philipedwin

Image Credits:
1. Silar, 02022 1132 Fundstücke der Jamnaja-Kultur aus den Sammlungen des Krakau Museums, CC BY-SA 4.0
2. EvgenyGenkin, Yamna06, CC BY-SA 3.0
3. Terpsichores, Ecoregion PA0814, CC BY-SA 3.0

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