The Yamnaya Culture was a prehistoric culture that emerged around 3300-2600 BCE in the Pontic-Caspian steppe, which is located in present-day Ukraine and Russia. This culture is known for its distinctive burial practices, including the use of kurgans, or burial mounds, where individuals were often interred with valuable goods. The Yamnaya people were primarily pastoralists, relying on cattle, sheep, and horses for their livelihood. The Yamnaya Culture is significant for its role in the spread of the Indo-European languages across Europe and parts of Asia. Genetic studies suggest that the Yamnaya people contributed to the ancestry of many modern European populations. Their innovations in horse domestication and mobility also played a crucial role in shaping the social and cultural landscapes of the regions they influenced.