The Sintashta culture was a prehistoric society that existed around 2100 to 1800 BCE in the region of the Ural Mountains, primarily in present-day Russia. Known for their distinctive burial mounds and fortified settlements, the Sintashta people were skilled metalworkers, particularly in bronze, and are believed to have been among the first to use chariots in warfare. This culture is significant for its role in the development of the Indo-European language family and the spread of pastoralism. The Sintashta people practiced a nomadic lifestyle, herding cattle and horses, which contributed to their social organization and trade networks across Eurasia.