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Cimmerians

Background

The Cimmerians

The Cimmerians were a nomadic, horse-riding people who appeared in historical records during the early 1st millennium BCE. They are often associated with the Eurasian steppes, and their movements and interactions significantly impacted the ancient Near East and parts of Europe.

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Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece was a civilization that thrived from the early Archaic period (circa 800 BCE) through the Hellenistic period (ending in 31 BCE). It is renowned for its significant contributions to art, philosophy, politics, science, and literature.

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The interactions between the Cimmerians and ancient Greece, though not extensive, form a part of the broader tapestry of ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern history, illustrating the interconnectedness and complexity of ancient civilizations.

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