Reconsidering Kulturkugel: Genetic Imprint of Early Indo-Aryans in Central, West and South Asia (original) (raw)

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This article examines the genetic and cultural interactions between ancient Eurasian steppe societies and the people of the Oxus Culture, highlighting the genetic traces of early Indo-Aryans. Utilizing ancient DNA analysis through qpAdm, it discusses the proto-Aryan lineage originating from the Pontic-Caspian Steppe, particularly from the Sintashta culture. The study challenges stereotypes associated with Aryan appearance and dominance and emphasizes the phenotypical diversity within early Aryan populations.