From this homeland, the family split into two major branches:
: Includes Pima, Tarahumara, Yaqui, and the various dialects of Nahuatl. Beyond the Words: A Cultural Trail uto-aztecan
The Linguistic Thread: Connecting Utah to the Aztecs When we think of the "Uto-Aztecan" language family, the name itself tells a story of a massive geographic reach—from the people of the Great Basin in the western United States to the Aztecan (Nahuatl) speakers of central Mexico. This linguistic family is one of the largest and most diverse in the Americas, weaving together cultures that span thousands of miles. Where It All Began From this homeland, the family split into two
