Sarmatians facts for kids
The Sarmatians were ancient tribes. They came from the region of Iran. These groups lived in a land called Sarmatia. This area is now mostly Ukraine, close to the Black Sea. They were a powerful people for a long time. Their history goes from about 500 BC to 400 or 500 AD.
Who Were the Sarmatians?
Around 1 AD, the Sarmatian tribes were very strong. They lived across a huge area. This land stretched from the Vistula River to the Volga River. They began to fight against the Roman Empire. They often joined forces with Germanic tribes. These battles started around the 1st century AD.
What Happened to the Sarmatians?
Between 300 AD and 500 AD, the Sarmatians faced new challenges. They were defeated by groups called the Goths. Later, they were also conquered by the Huns. Over time, the Sarmatians blended in with other people. They became part of the Slavs who lived in Eastern Europe. This process is called assimilation. It means they slowly adopted the culture and language of the Slavs.
Images for kids
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This image shows a Sarmatian from a Roman sarcophagus. It was made in the second century AD.
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Sarmatian cataphracts, who were heavily armored cavalry, are shown here. This image is from Trajan's Column and depicts them during the Dacian Wars.
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This is a beautiful Sarmatian-Parthian gold necklace and amulet. It dates back to the second century AD.
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This Sarmatian diadem was found at the Khokhlach kurgan. A kurgan is a type of burial mound. This crown is from the first century AD and is now in the Hermitage Museum.
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This picture shows the vast Great Steppe in Kazakhstan during early spring.
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This map shows Sarmatia and other lands where Eastern Iranian languages were spoken. These areas are shown in orange around 170 BC.
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See also
In Spanish: Sármatas para niños
