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Around the black sea. Scythians were some sort of steppe people encounters by the Romans. The people the Romans designated as wcythians were probably just one small tribe of the multitude of indo-european peoples living in the black sea, caspian sea, and central Asian regions.

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What is Scythia called today?

The borders of Scythia are not uniformly agreed upon. The most common view is that Scythia was in the area now controlled by Ukraine and nearby areas of southern Russia. Some expand Scythia to the east of the Caucasus mountains or further south into the Caucasus mountains.However, Scythians have disappeared. Some claim that the Crimean Tatars are the descendants of the Scythians. Others argue that they have been Slavicized by the influx of Slavs into Ukraine and Russia roughly a thousand years ago.


What did a free ancient Greek slave do?

A slave was not free, that was why he/she was a slave - a chattel of his owner. Slaves were used as domestics, for agriculture, mining, tradesmen, factory workers, or any variety of other tasks. The Athenian state owned Scythians who doubled as police and horse archers.


What was ancient Rome's neighbors?

The neighbousr of early Rome were the Etruscans to the north, the Sabines to the east, the other Latins cities and the Volsci to the south and the Aequi and Hernici to the southeast. When Rome had the Roman Empire, the neighbours of the empire were the Celts and the germanic Peoples to the north, the Scythians to the northeast and the Persians to the east. To the south of the Roman territories in North Africa where was the Sahara desert.


Who discovered Ukraine?

Ukraine was not "discovered" in the traditional sense, as it has been inhabited by various peoples for thousands of years. The region has a rich history, with ancient civilizations such as the Scythians and the Slavs, and it became a significant cultural and political center in the medieval period, particularly with the establishment of Kievan Rus'. The modern concept of Ukraine as a nation emerged in the 19th century, influenced by national movements and the desire for independence from foreign rule.