Kurgan culture

Kurgan culture refers to a prehistoric group of people who lived in the Eurasian steppes, particularly from around 4500 to 3000 BCE. They are known for their unique burial practices that involved large, earth-covered mounds called kurgans, where elite individuals were interred with rich grave goods. This culture is significant for its contributions to the spread of Indo-European languages and early horse domestication. The Kurgan hypothesis suggests that these communities played a key role in the migration and cultural exchanges that shaped ancient Eurasian societies. Their influence can be traced across various later civilizations.