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DNA Study Reveals Origins of Indo-European Languages

2/5/2025

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A groundbreaking DNA study uncovers the origins of Indo-European languages, tracing them back to a mysterious group known as the Caucasus-Lower Volga (CLV), who thrived between 4500 and 3500 BC. This population significantly shaped the Yamnaya culture, responsible for disseminating these languages throughout Europe and Asia, reshaping our understanding of linguistic evolution.

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A groundbreaking DNA study uncovers the origins of Indo-European languages, tracing them back to a mysterious group known as the Caucasus-Lower Volga (CLV), who thrived between 4500 and 3500 BC. This population significantly shaped the Yamnaya culture, responsible for disseminating these languages throughout Europe and Asia, reshaping our understanding of linguistic evolution.