Ancient DNA suggests ancestors of Estonians, Finns and Hungarians lived in Siberia 4,500 years ago

science • 7/27/2025

A study of genomes from ancient Siberian people shows genetic linkages with people living in Estonia, Finland and Hungary today.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Saami people, who are indigenous to Finland, speak a Uralic language. | Credit: Getty Images Present-day speakers of Hungarian, Finnish and Est... [5084 chars]