Scythian-Metallurgy :: The Scythian people of the Pontic-Caspian steppe practised metallurgy extensively from the seventh to the third century BC. Despite the fact that Scythian society was largely centred upon a nomadic, mobile existence, the people could practise metallurgy and make metal artefacts. Since then, several Scythian metalworking pieces have been discovered among other populations. Previous to the 7th Century BC, during which they were first documented in historical texts, the Scythians developed as a people. The Pontic Steppes, Caucasus and Central Asia were all home to many diverse tribal tribes that made up the Scythian civilisation. Despite being essentially a nomadic people, the Scythians created a number of villages throughout their region. As a result, a sedentary civilization and the corresponding growth of trade skills, including metallurgy, were able to flourish. The inhabitants of Iran and China are most likely the source of Scythian knowledge of metalworking, which expanded through trade routes and reached the steppes during the second and first millennia BC. Bronzeworking was the main focus of early Scythian metallurgy because their neighbours had already adopted it to a large extent. According to some theories, the raw materials utilised in Scythian metallurgy during the Bronze Age originated in the Minusinsk Basin of Siberia. Scythian access to this area propelled their later centuries of advancement. Scythians were frequently engaged by Near Eastern countries in the eighth century BC. These war veterans may have carried ironworking skills back to their homeland, and by the beginning of the sixth century BC, the practise was common on the Pontic steppes. Gold and copper works were also practised in Scythian culture in addition to the production of bronze and iron; the Greek historian Herodotus noted this in his commentary on the Scythian people. Because metalworkers were required to provide the tangible items that supported the Scythian way of life, metallurgy played a significant role in Scythian civilization. Because they lived in a nomadic culture with wide borders and frequently carried out raids on their neighbours, the Scythians needed metal weapons, especially iron swords and bronze arrowheads. It has been hypothesised that the employment of styled metal ornaments by the Scythians during these battles may have been inspired by their adversaries. Furthermore, all social classes sought after jewellery and other embellishments, as evidenced by the finding of metal ornamentation in the Scythian-attributed burial sites. The frequent deployment of metal belts was one distinctive feature of Scythian attire. Numerous other indications of Scythian metalworking can be found at locations associated with the people. The remains of metalworking activities have been discovered at a number of significant Scythian archaeological sites; at one town near the Dnieper, slag and the remains of blast furnaces have been discovered, suggesting the presence of a sizable metallurgical centre. The discovery of remnants of metalworking workshops and equipment as a result of excavations at more Scythian settlements adds credence to the idea that these people were organised crafters. Notably well-known for the superiority of their copper craftsmanship was Scythian metalwork. The Scythian cavalry was provided with portable moulds to make arrowheads during battle. The metallurgy of the North Caucasian Koban people was also impacted by Scythian metalworking. [Information and Image Credit : Scythian_metallurgy, Wikipedia] [Image : Fourth Century BCE-dated Scythian Comb] [The Work (Image) is a faithful photographic reproduction of a two-dimensional, Public Domain Work of Art. The Work (Image) is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the life of Author plus 70 years or fewer. The Image is in Public Domain in the United States As Well] [Source-Image-URL : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Scythian_comb.jpg ]
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