The Indo-European languages represent one of the world's most widely spoken language families, with roots tracing back to a common ancestor, Proto-Indo-European, around 4,500 to 6,000 years ago. This ancient language is believed to have originated in the steppes of Eurasia, where nomadic tribes spread across Europe and parts of Asia. As they migrated, the languages evolved and diversified into several branches, including Germanic, Romance, Slavic, Indo-Iranian, and Celtic. Each branch developed