Scythians

700 BCE – 200 BCE · Karadeniz Kuzeyi / Avrasya Bozkırı

An Iranian-speaking nomadic confederation identified with horsemanship, kurgan burials and animal-style art; a major power north of the Black Sea, it repelled Darius's Persian campaign and declined as the Sarmatians pushed westward.

Period:
700 BCE – 200 BCE
Region:
Karadeniz Kuzeyi / Avrasya Bozkırı
Type:
confederation

The paradigm of steppe nomadic civilization.

Rulers (8)

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Frequently asked questions

What was Scythians?
An Iranian-speaking nomadic confederation identified with horsemanship, kurgan burials and animal-style art; a major power north of the Black Sea, it repelled Darius's Persian campaign and declined as the Sarmatians pushed westward.
When did Scythians exist?
700 BCE – 200 BCE
Where was Scythians located?
Karadeniz Kuzeyi / Avrasya Bozkırı