celtic
Celtic refers to a broad grouping of ancient and modern peoples linked by linguistic and cultural traits. In archaeology and history, Celts describe communities in Iron Age and medieval Europe who spoke early Celtic languages and shared material culture, including La Tène art. The geographic heartland appears in central Europe, with later expansion to western Europe, including Gaul, the British Isles, and parts of Iberia and the Alpine region.
Celtic languages form a branch of the Indo-European family. They are divided into two living groups: Goidelic
Celtic culture has been associated with distinctive art, metalwork, and iconography, as well as social structures
Historically, Celts occupied a wide swath of Europe before Roman expansion and later migrations reshaped populations.