Cimmerians

The Cimmerians were ancient nomadic people who originated in the Eurasian steppes around the 8th century BCE. They are best known for their movements into the Near East, particularly the Black Sea region, where they interacted with major civilizations like Assyria and Lydia. Often depicted as warriors and horsemen, they played a role in the shifting power dynamics of the time. Their culture and origins remain somewhat mysterious due to limited historical records, but they are considered part of the broader Indo-European migration and nomadic warrior traditions.