Thursday, May 28, 2026

Collection of facts about the Scythians

This post is a collection of facts about the Scythians (c. 9th - 3rd centuries BC). There are 12 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • Originally from Central Asia
  • Migrated to West Asia and Pontic Steppe (modern-day Ukraine and Russia)
  • Centered on the Kuban river
  • Preceded by Agathyrsi and Cimmerians
  • Influenced by Greek culture
  • Expelled from West Asia by Medes (c. 600 BC)
  • Invaded by Achaemenid Empire and Darius I (513 BC)
  • Ateas ruled c. 360 - 339 BC
  • Lost influence to Macedon and Egypt (4th -3rd centuries BC)
  • Bosporan Civil War (309 BC)
  • Conquered by Sarmatians (3rd - 2nd centuries BC)
  • Continued to exist until Hun invasion in 4th century AD