Sintashta Proto Indo Iranian I1011

The Sintashta culture, flourishing in the Southern Urals around 2200-1900 BCE, was a pivotal Bronze Age civilization. Known for their advanced metalworking, particularly in copper and bronze, they established fortified settlements and were among the first to domesticate horses and invent the chariot. Their culture, often linked to the Indo-Iranian language family, shows evidence of a complex society, with elaborate burial rituals including horse sacrifices. The Sintashta people left a lasting legacy, influencing subsequent cultures across the Eurasian steppe.