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The Scythians (Sakas) were a warrior people who became dominant across the Eurasian steppes beginning in the 8th century BCE and were known for their nomadic lifestyle. Originating in Central Asia, the Scythians exerted influence over a vast territory stretching from the Chinese borders in the east to the Danube River in the west, from Siberia in the north to Iran and Mesopotamia in the south. Their military power, based on mounted cavalry, their animal-style art, and their rich burial cultures

Animal Style is the general term for animal motifs used in the artistic works of Turkic communities that adopted a nomadic lifestyle and formed the steppe culture. Scythians, Huns, Göktürks and other steppe communities transmitted this style from Turkistan westward into Europe and eastward into China, employing animal figures crafted from metal, wood, bone, leather, textiles and stone.Animal Style is based on the stylized or naturalistic representation of animals in artistic works. These figure