They raised horses and cattle and caught fish. They had golden armour and bronze weapons, as well as women warriors (possibly conflated with Sarmatian tradition).
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Massagetae Social and Cultural Life?
- Herodotus describes the Massagetae as a warrior people who worshipped the sun, consumed horse meat and narcotic herbs, and practised collective marital relations (probably an exaggeration).
- When did Massagetae Social and Cultural Life happen?
- 600 BCE
- Where did Massagetae Social and Cultural Life take place?
- Amu Derya Deltası / Aral Havzası