Book

The Scythians

F. A. Praeger • New York • Published In 1957 • Pages: 255

By: Rice, Tamara Talbot.

Abstract

This book is essentially an ethnographic reconstruction of Scythian life based partially on the writings of early authors (e.g., Herodotus), and partially on the analysis of the archaeological remains found at various sites and tombs in southern Russia. Although Rice presents information on the historical background of the Scythians and on the people themselves (clothing styles, physical appearance, use of the horse, and other material goods), the main focus of the work seems to be on the analysis of the artifacts from the tombs of the region, with particular emphasis on art styles. A concluding chapter describes the effects of the Scythian legacy on the development of later cultures in the region (e.g., Slavs, Sarmatians, etc.).

HRAF PubDate

1999

Region

Asia

Sub Region

Central Asia

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Archaeologist-4

Analyst

John Beierle; 1999

Coverage Date

2700 BP-2300 BP (700 B.C.-300 B.C.)

Coverage Place

Steppes north of the Black Sea, Russia

Notes

Tamara Talbot Rice

Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-208) and index

LCCN

57008255

LCSH

Scythians