Yamnaya culture

The Yamnaya culture, emerging around 3300-2600 BCE in the steppes of Eastern Europe, is known for its pastoral nomadic lifestyle. Characterized by horse domestication and the use of wheeled carts, the Yamnaya people were skilled herders and traders. They built burial mounds called kurgans and are believed to have played a significant role in the Indo-European migrations, influencing languages and cultures across Europe. Their practices, particularly in metallurgy and agriculture, contributed to significant advancements during the Bronze Age, leaving a lasting impact on subsequent European societies.