Scythians – the ancestors of Ukrainians? A mysterious people of the Black Sea steppes || History ...
The Scythians are the mysterious nomads of the Ukrainian steppes. They defeated the Persians, who terrorized half the ancient world. They knew how to trade and live peacefully with their neighbors, and they strove to live freely.
But are there modern descendants of the Scythians? Who are they? Ukrainians, Russians, Iranians? In this video, we explore the Scythians and their origins, and see if they were truly the ancestors of any modern peoples.
This is an interesting and much-debated topic, so be sure to let us know what you think in the comments! In the meantime, enjoy watching this video and learning about the mysterious Scythians.
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00:00 Introduction
00:40 Who are the Scythians according to "science"?
03:14 The Scythian-Persian War. Darius I and the Scythians
05:51 Great Scythia (Greater Scythia)
08:26 Scythian Life
10:59 The Scythian Army
12:29 Scythian Religion
13:21 The Fall of Scythia
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