DNA and archaeology confirm that these women rode and fought. The people Herodotus described as "Amazons" were in all probability Sarmatian women warriors. This is the root of the Turkic tradition of the woman warrior (Ana Hanım, Tomyris).
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Sarmatian Female Warriors — Amazon Myth Origin?
- In 20-30% of the Sarmatian kurgans excavated in the southern Urals there are female skeletons buried with weapons and battle equipment.
- When did Sarmatian Female Warriors — Amazon Myth Origin happen?
- 500 BCE
- Where did Sarmatian Female Warriors — Amazon Myth Origin take place?
- Ural-Volga Bozkırı