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The Scythians is a large group of nomadic tribes which lived in Eurasian steppes in the 9th-1st century B.C. Their main living area was situated on the territory of modern Ukraine. These tribes were very militant and rich. They are widely known for their extensive use of gold in clothing and jewelry. The Scythians buried the dead with plenty of gold jewelry, household items, and other treasures. Modern archeologists have found Scythian burial mounds and put the finds in museums. In this…

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Scythian Infantry- The Scythians could produce large numbers of infantry, some subject peasants tied to the land, some true Scythians, possibly dismounted cavalrymen. Men and on occasion women could have fought. Cross-over riding coats, trousers, low boots and tall hats are all typical. Clothes were colourful - made from silk, leather, felt wool and linen. Coats were decorated and trimmed using furs, silk, felt and even gold dress ornaments. Scythian Clothing, Late Roman Army, Dress Ornaments, History Presentation, Horse Archer, Persian Warrior, Roman Army, Hellenistic Period, Ancient Warfare

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