Persian Achaemenid inscriptions name three kinds of Saka: the "haoma-drinking Saka", the "pointed-hat Saka" and the "Saka on the far side". They served as an instrument in the early Turkicization of the region.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Saka Domination of Central Asia?
- The eastern branch of the Scythians (the Saka) came to dominate the region extending from the Aral basin to the Tarim, holding control over Ferghana, Sogdiana and Bactria.
- When did Saka Domination of Central Asia happen?
- 700 BCE
- Where did Saka Domination of Central Asia take place?
- Kazakistan / Orta Asya