Science: Archaeology: Periods and Cultures: Scythian

Russian tomb may clarify Scythian-Sarmatian transition. Article from Archaeology.

Prof. John Haskins' collection of photographs of Scythian metal works (including gold objects), pottery, wooden objects, and textiles, together with a bibliography and maps.

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.

Illustrated review of an exhibition of golden objects found in burial mounds in Ukraine, with commentary on Scythian society and art.

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.

Article features this ancient world nomadic tribe that existed from the seventh to the first century B.C. Describes their society and dress, and mythical rites.