Scythian culture

The Scythian culture, flourishing around 900–200 BCE in Eurasian steppes, was a nomadic people known for skilled horseback riding, archery, and intricate metalwork. They lived in portable tents called yurts and relied on hunting, herding, and trading. Their society featured warrior elites and artistic craftsmanship, exemplified by elaborate gold ornaments and weapon decoration. Although they had no written language, they left behind rich burial mounds (kurgans) that reveal their social hierarchy and beliefs. The Scythians played a key role in Eurasian history, bridging ancient Persia, Greece, and China through trade and cultural exchange.