Russian geneticists sequenced the DNA of eight individuals belonging to the Sargat archaeological culture. These people were buried in elite kurgans of the Middle Irtysh region during the Early Iron Age.
During the study, scientists were able to identify three Y-chromosomal lineages among the men. These lineages are found in populations that speak Uralic languages.
Furthermore, kinship was discovered among some of the buried individuals: researchers identified two brothers buried in different kurgans, as well as their aunt, whose remains were under the same mound as one of the men.
The results of this scientific work were officially presented in a publication placed in the journal 'Ufa Archaeological Bulletin.'
