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The Rigveda and the Dawn of the Iron Age in South Asia
Tides of History
The Misconception of Indo-Arians in Ancient Texts
The concept of Indo-Arians, derived from ancient languages and texts, was not linked to biological race or nationalism but was used to designate group membership based on cultural traits. The assumption that speakers of a language had an identifiable material culture and ancestry has led to a flawed model. While material culture, genetic ancestry, and language do overlap to some extent, they are not a definitive ethnic and linguistic package that moves together, leaving clear traces in the archaeological record. It is crucial to understand that their correlation varies from case to case rather than being a universal assumption.
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