Andronovo culture

The Andronovo culture was a Bronze Age civilization that thrived in Central Asia, particularly in areas like Kazakhstan, southern Siberia, and parts of Xinjiang in China, around 2000 to 900 BCE. It is known for its distinctive burial practices, including elaborate kurgans (burial mounds) and rich grave goods. The culture was largely pastoral, with people herding cattle and horses. It played a significant role in the spread of technologies and cultural exchanges between different regions, influencing later cultures in the Eurasian steppe. The Andronovo people are often linked to the early Indo-Iranian tribes, contributing to linguistic and genetic development in the area.