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Tides of History
The Iron Age Steppe and the Emergence of the Scythians
Nov 9, 2023
The podcast explores the rise and impact of the Scythians in the Eurasian steppe, their nomadic lifestyle, cultural influence, and technological innovations. It discusses the diversity of settlements in the Iron Age steppe and the emergence of the Scythian elite. The podcast also delves into the megaliths of the Altai Mountains and their connection to Scythian culture, as well as the migration westward by the Scythians and the rise of the Kimarian nomads.
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- The Scythians, a nomadic group originating from southern Siberia, quickly expanded their influence on the Eurasian steppe through their mastery of horsemanship and military prowess, developing a distinct artistic style, burial practices, and political organization.
- The steppe served as a transformative space, where the Scythians and other steppe peoples thrived through their mobility, adaptability, and contributions to culture, language, and technology.
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The Rise of Nomadic Horse Archers: Emergence of the Scythians
Around 800 BC, the Scythians, a group of people with their roots in southern Siberia, emerged as dominant nomadic horse archers on the Eurasian steppe. They quickly expanded their influence, remaking the culture and politics of the region. The Scythians' lifestyle of moving their herds and flocks allowed them to cover vast distances, and their mastery of horsemanship and military prowess made them formidable forces. They developed a distinct artistic style, burial practices, and political organization, which spread across Eurasia. These developments were marked by the construction of massive burial mounds known as kurgans, filled with rich grave goods and human sacrifices. The Scythians' movements and interactions with neighboring sedentary societies led to significant transformations in the steppe and its surrounding regions.
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