Sarmatians

500 BCE – 200 CE · Avrasya Bozkırı (Ural-Karadeniz)

An Iranian nomadic confederation that replaced the Scythians from the 4th century BCE onward; its subgroups included the Iazyges, Roxolani, Alans and Siraces; it reached the northern Black Sea and the Danube, and in the Roman period taught Byzantium the heavy cavalry (cataphract) tactic.

Period:
500 BCE – 200 CE
Region:
Avrasya Bozkırı (Ural-Karadeniz)
Type:
confederation

Rulers (1)

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Frequently asked questions

What was Sarmatians?
An Iranian nomadic confederation that replaced the Scythians from the 4th century BCE onward; its subgroups included the Iazyges, Roxolani, Alans and Siraces; it reached the northern Black Sea and the Danube, and in the Roman period taught Byzantium the heavy cavalry (cataphract) tactic.
When did Sarmatians exist?
500 BCE – 200 CE
Where was Sarmatians located?
Avrasya Bozkırı (Ural-Karadeniz)