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Tides of History
The Scythian World
Nov 16, 2023
The Scythians, masters of the steppe, dominated the Eurasian steppe, influenced future horseback empires, and posed challenges for study. The chapter explores the impact of the Khmerians' migration, the elite lifestyle and material culture of the Scythians, and the lives and influence of the elites in the Skit-the-End world.
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- The Scythians' mastery of horse riding and mounted archery allowed them to remold the Eurasian steppe and establish the foundation for future horseback empires.
- The Scythians' material culture, such as weaponry, gold jewelry, and art, served as status symbols that distinguished them from common herders or farmers and spread through trade and conquest.
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The Rise of the Scythians
At the dawn of the Iron Age, the Scythians, Iranian-speaking nomads, emerged as a powerful group on the Eurasian steppe. Their mastery of horse riding and mounted archery allowed them to remold the steppe and set the stage for future horseback empires. Scythian warriors were skilled at shooting arrows from their short but powerful bows, which had barbed and poison-tipped arrowheads. The Scythians' mobility and military technology made them formidable opponents, and their elite status was marked by their mass graves, filled with lavish golden treasures, horse riding gear, and weaponry.
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