Scythian (Periods and Cultures)

Scythian Sites:

Scythian World Scythian World: A portal on the archaeology of the Eastern European steppe zone during the Iron Age. Features information on the Scythians, Sarmatians, Saka and other nomadic tribes. (Scythian) http://www.hopwoods.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/kat/ Silkroad Foundation: The Scythians Silkroad Foundation: The Scythians: Explores their culture, origins and geographical extent. Includes maps. (Scythian) http://www.silk-road.com/artl/scythian.shtml The "Princess" of Ipatovo The "Princess" of Ipatovo: Russian tomb may clarify Scythian-Sarmatian transition. Article from Archaeology. (Scythian) http://www.he.net/~archaeol/9903/newsbriefs/ipatovo.html Gold of the Nomads: Scythian Treasures from Ancient Ukraine Gold of the Nomads: Scythian Treasures from Ancient Ukraine: Online version of this exhibit, containing an illustrated introduction to the people, their origins, lifestyle and art, an image gallery and maps. (Scythian) http://www.rom.on.ca/gold/rotunda.html Xenophon Group: Scythians Xenophon Group: Scythians: The article on Scythia from the 11th edition of Encyclopedia Britannica, plus photographs of the excavation of a necropolis at the mouth of the Alma River. (Scythian) http://www.xenophongi.org/crimea/cities/scythia/scythpeo.htm Athena Review: Gold of the Nomads Athena Review: Gold of the Nomads: Illustrated review of an exhibition of golden objects found in burial mounds in Ukraine, with commentary on Scythian society and art. (Scythian) http://www.athenapub.com/8goldnom.htm The Real Scythians of Messopotamia The Real Scythians of Messopotamia: Fred Hamori gives the evidence for the movements of this prehistoric people from the Middle East to Europe and then Asia. He also summarises Gyula Mészáros's study of their language. (Scythian) http://users.cwnet.com/millenia/scytha.html The State Hermitage Museum: The Scythians The State Hermitage Museum: The Scythians: Outlines its renowned collection of Scythian antiquities, mainly from burial complexes in the Crimea, Kuban basin and in the valleys of the Dnieper and Don rivers. (Scythian) http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/html_En/03/hm3_2_6.html The Kurgan The Kurgan: Drawings of Scythian art with commentary and bibliography by Susan Herrmann, along with photographs and details of her own jewelry designs inspired by Scythian motifs. (Scythian) http://elmo.sssnet.com/7genex7/ Scythian Artifacts Scythian Artifacts: Prof. John Haskins' collection of photographs of Scythian metal works (including gold objects), pottery, wooden objects, and textiles, together with a bibliography and maps. (Scythian) http://www.pitt.edu/~haskins/