Cimmerians

900 BCE – 650 BCE · Karadeniz Kuzeyi / Kafkasya / Anadolu

The first mounted nomadic warriors to be documented (in Homer and in Assyrian sources); pressed by the Scythians, they moved from north of the Black Sea into Anatolia, attacked Urartu, destroyed the Phrygian kingdom of Midas and clashed with Lydia.

Period:
900 BCE – 650 BCE
Region:
Karadeniz Kuzeyi / Kafkasya / Anadolu
Type:
culture

They are significant in the context of Turkic proto-history.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Cimmerians?
The first mounted nomadic warriors to be documented (in Homer and in Assyrian sources); pressed by the Scythians, they moved from north of the Black Sea into Anatolia, attacked Urartu, destroyed the Phrygian kingdom of Midas and clashed with Lydia.
When did Cimmerians exist?
900 BCE – 650 BCE
Where was Cimmerians located?
Karadeniz Kuzeyi / Kafkasya / Anadolu