SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF THE SAKA TRIBES

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contents <p><span lang="EN-US">This paper explores the complex social structure of the Saka tribes during the early Iron Age, focusing on their political organization, social hierarchy, gender dynamics, and clan-based systems. Drawing on archaeological findings from sites such as Chirik-Rabat and Tegisken, as well as classical sources like Herodotus, the study reveals that Saka society was structured around military-democratic governance, with a clear division between elite and common social classes. Women held prominent roles, both in leadership and warfare, exemplifying a degree of gender parity uncommon for the period. The clan and tribal systems served as the foundation of Saka society, with age and professional specialization further shaping individual roles within the community. The findings suggest that the Saka were not merely nomadic warriors but a culturally rich and socially sophisticated people who played a significant role in the historical development of Central Asian civilizations.</span></p>
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Kenjayev, Bektash
<p><span lang="EN-US">This paper explores the complex social structure of the Saka tribes during the early Iron Age, focusing on their political organization, social hierarchy, gender dynamics, and clan-based systems. Drawing on archaeological findings from sites such as Chirik-Rabat and Tegisken, as well as classical sources like Herodotus, the study reveals that Saka society was structured around military-democratic governance, with a clear division between elite and common social classes. Women held prominent roles, both in leadership and warfare, exemplifying a degree of gender parity uncommon for the period. The clan and tribal systems served as the foundation of Saka society, with age and professional specialization further shaping individual roles within the community. The findings suggest that the Saka were not merely nomadic warriors but a culturally rich and socially sophisticated people who played a significant role in the historical development of Central Asian civilizations.</span></p>
title SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF THE SAKA TRIBES
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16520115