Eric Knaus

The migration of peoples out of the Caucasus mountains

TL;DR

People migrated out of the Caucasus mountains 12,000 years ago due to factors like climate change and population growth. Migration routes led to Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, resulting in cultural exchanges and spreading Indo-European languages.
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Origins of migration

  • People migrated out of the Caucasus mountains starting around 12,000 years ago
  • This migration was driven by factors such as climate change and population expansion

Routes of migration

  • Migration routes included moving west towards Europe and east towards Central Asia
  • Some groups migrated south towards the Middle East

Impact on surrounding regions

  • The migration led to cultural exchanges between the Caucasus region and other areas
  • It contributed to the spread of Indo-European languages

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