About the Settling History of the Ixsamats


(Rostov-on-Don)

The ethnic name Ixsamats is mentioned in Antique sources concerned with Kuban. The analysis of Pollen’s legend and comparison of data with archeological materials allow to state that this tribes settled to the right bank of the
Kuban River and the Eastern part of the AzovSea coast. This Persian speaking tribal group was remarkable for same preserved matrimonial traits in culture and this allows to attribute them to Savromat tribal group.
Ixsamats, Savromats, Archeology, Ancient History

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