Steppe Tamga/Brand System

1000 BCE · Orta Asya Bozkırı · culture

The development among the steppe peoples of the tamga (brand) system as a mark of ownership; a family or clan symbol placed on horses, sheep and personal belongings.

A bridge to Scythian, Sarmatian and Turkic dynastic emblems; the distant ancestor of the Ottoman tughra.

Frequently asked questions

What was Steppe Tamga/Brand System?
The development among the steppe peoples of the tamga (brand) system as a mark of ownership; a family or clan symbol placed on horses, sheep and personal belongings.
When did Steppe Tamga/Brand System happen?
1000 BCE
Where did Steppe Tamga/Brand System take place?
Orta Asya Bozkırı