266K views · 2.9K reactions | Though they died thousands of years ago, hundreds of bodies excavated from cemeteries like this one in East Asia’s Tarim Basin are extremely well-preserved. But the mummies’ seemingly perfect state of preservation wasn’t their only surprise—their ancient DNA has yielded surprising insights. Discover more at: https://on.natgeo.com/3yB2cs4 | National Geographic | Facebook

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Discover the Fascinating World of Tocharian Languages The Tocharian languages, an ancient branch of the Indo-European family, were spoken in the Tarim Basin of present-day Xinjiang, China, from around the 1st century BCE to the 8th century CE. They comprise two primary dialects: Tocharian A (Agnean) and Tocharian B (Kuchean), both of which were used in a variety of texts, including religious manuscripts, literary works, and everyday documents. Tocharian languages provide valuable insights into t