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Scythian Gold: Treasures From Ancient Ukraine (1999-10-01) Paperback – January 1, 1999

by Ellen D. Reeder (Author)
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Published in conjunction with the November 2000 through December 2001 exhibition, "Gold of the Scythian Treasures from Ancient Ukraine", this volume presents the most important Scythian gold objects in Ukraine, many of which were discovered only in the last two decades. The nine essays, color illustrations, and maps of civilizations of the ancient world and excavation sites combine analysis of the 172 pieces with an overview of recent advances in our understanding of Scythian culture.The Scythians were very rich based on the volume of gold found in the kurhany - magnificent burial chambers. Their wealth, according to scholars was based on their domination of the wheat trade with the neighboring Greeks. At the height of their power in the fourth century B.C. the Scythians held reign over the vast agricultural communities in areas embracing most of modern-day Ukraine and the plains of southern Russia.Warriors and businessmen, the Scythians were also astute patrons of the arts, as disclosed by the quality of work on the gold objects they saw fit to bury with their chiefs and warriors. Some objects were made by the Scythians themselves and reveal an association with art in the central Asian steppes, but for the most part, they were commissioned from Greek workshops in Greek cities along the northern coast of the Black Sea (the Bosphoran area).
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01FIYEZHQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams; trade pbk edition (January 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Great service!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2022
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When I ordered this book, Scythian Gold, the seller note said it was "used". I got my beautiful book today, and I really don't think it was used. It seems brand new to me. I'm very happy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Pictures
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2013
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This is an interesting book which includes many wonderful pictures for the eyes, and has a price less than $30.
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angyh@singnet.com.sg
5.0 out of 5 stars Another must-see collection
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2001
What I know of the Scythians is limited to what Herodotus wrote, and an article in the Sep 96 issue of National Geographic which described at length the archaeological efforts in the Ukraine and the depradations by grave looters. I was very happy then to see the magnificient collection featured in this book. The essays, though simple, have helped me understand more about this ancient race£¬and since I missed out on the exhibition, I have another destination now for my holidays (provided I find the money first of course).
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bohdan bodnaruk
5.0 out of 5 stars the ancient ukrainian ancestors
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2001
Ms Reeder compiled a terrific presentation of the Scythian treasures found in the present day Ukraine; some of the Scythian artificats were taken to Moscow ( stolen) prior to the Ukrainian independence in 1991.Excellent book for graduation gifts.
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Oliç
5.0 out of 5 stars Pracht-Schinken-Riesen-Taschenbuch mit heftigen Goldbildern
Reviewed in Germany on August 11, 2022
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Super zurechtgemachte Bilder mit den Highlights der skytischen Metallkunst. Alles pre-war Ukraine. Daneben lernt man noch viel über die Skythen und ihre Kultur.
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