The Scythians were a nomadic people who lived in the region north of the Black Sea from the 7th century BC to the 3rd century AD. They are believed to have originated in Central Asia, and their arrival in the Black Sea region is thought to have been part of a larger migration of peoples from the east. The Scythians were a skilled horsemen and archers, and they were known for their fierce warrior culture. They also had a rich artistic tradition, and their gold and silver work is particularly notable. The Scythians were eventually conquered by the Sarmatians, another nomadic people from the east, in the 3rd century AD.