Moldova: Scythians and Amazons
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- This test provides powerful, innovative, and interactive DNA-based tools to help you explore your Iron Age ancestors, trace Scythian cultural lineages, and uncover your genetic connections to warrior societies of the Pontic steppe.
- Discover how closely you are related to Scythians and Amazons from Moldova (334–263 BC) , individuals associated with Scythian steppe groups and female warrior traditions (often linked to the Amazons) inhabiting the region between the Dniester and Prut rivers during the late Iron Age:
- Receive a detailed breakdown of your ancient geographical origins, interactive ancestry maps showing where your ancestors lived, migrated, fought, and settled across the Pontic steppe and Eastern Europe, and your exact genetic similarity to each ancient individual included in this regional Iron Age dataset.
- Compare your DNA with over 50 worldwide ancient and modern populations, including Iron Age steppe nomads, Classical-era Europeans, and present-day Eurasian groups.
- After more than two millennia, reconnect with the warrior cultures that influenced Classical sources and shaped the genetic landscape of Eastern Europe.
- Help us investigate mobility, kinship, and gender roles in late Iron Age steppe societies using the power of ancient DNA.
- Meet the Scythians and Amazons of the Pontic steppe — Their Story can be Your Story.
- Basic test includes 5 members.
- Advanced test includes 16 members. Best Deal: Unlock access to a broader collection of Iron Age and Steppe DNA tests with our compendium: Scythians and Amazons
About the test
Scythians & Amazons of Moldova: Lower Dniester Frontier (c. 334–263 BC)
Step into the Iron Age world of the Lower Dniester—an open frontier where steppe nomads, riverine trade routes, and fortified communities intersected. This test explores the genetic legacy of Scythian-period populations from present-day Moldova, dating to approximately 334–263 BC. Centered on the Lower Dniester corridor, these communities formed part of the western Scythian sphere, balancing mobility and local settlement while maintaining strong cultural ties to the Pontic steppe.
Archaeology from the region reveals a society shaped by mounted warfare, archery, and distinctive dress, alongside enduring local traditions. Burial practices include richly furnished graves and striking examples of armed women, reinforcing the classical association between Scythian cultures and the Amazons of Greek historiography. Positioned between the Black Sea world and the Eurasian interior, these groups acted as intermediaries in trade, warfare, and cultural transmission across southeastern Europe.
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Discover your DNA from an age when mounted warriors controlled the river corridors, women stood among the armed elite, and Scythian culture reached the western edge of the Eurasian steppe.
Step into the Iron Age world of the Lower Dniester—an open frontier where steppe nomads, riverine trade routes, and fortified communities intersected. This test explores the genetic legacy of Scythian-period populations from present-day Moldova, dating to approximately 334–263 BC. Centered on the Lower Dniester corridor, these communities formed part of the western Scythian sphere, balancing mobility and local settlement while maintaining strong cultural ties to the Pontic steppe.
Archaeology from the region reveals a society shaped by mounted warfare, archery, and distinctive dress, alongside enduring local traditions. Burial practices include richly furnished graves and striking examples of armed women, reinforcing the classical association between Scythian cultures and the Amazons of Greek historiography. Positioned between the Black Sea world and the Eurasian interior, these groups acted as intermediaries in trade, warfare, and cultural transmission across southeastern Europe.
Collected and reconstructed from:
- Glinoe (Slobodzeya District, Moldova): A key Scythian-period cemetery on the Lower Dniester, preserving individuals dated to the 4th–3rd centuries BC. The remains from Glinoe provide rare genetic insight into western Scythian populations and their integration of steppe traditions with local communities at the fringe of the Pontic world.
This test reveals:
- The genetic structure of Scythian-period populations in Moldova
- Evidence of steppe-derived ancestry interacting with southeastern European lineages
- Insights into communities associated with mounted warfare and female warrior traditions
Perfect for:
- People with Eastern or Southeastern European ancestry interested in Scythian roots
- Enthusiasts of Amazons, steppe nomads, and Iron Age frontier societies
- Anyone curious about the role of the Lower Dniester as a cultural crossroads
Your personalized report includes:
- Direct comparison to Scythian-era individuals from Glinoe, Moldova
- mtDNA and Y-DNA haplogroup analysis relevant to Iron Age steppe populations
- A breakdown of your genetic affinity to Scythian and Amazon-associated lineages
- Historical context covering steppe warfare, burial customs, and Black Sea interactions
Discover your DNA from an age when mounted warriors controlled the river corridors, women stood among the armed elite, and Scythian culture reached the western edge of the Eurasian steppe.
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For most of human history, our ancestors vanished into the mist of time - no names, no stories, no graves to visit. Until just a decade ago, it was impossible to trace your roots beyond a few centuries. DNA testing could only compare your genetic code to modern people, offering vague and often misleading guesses about your origins based on present-day populations that didn’t exist in the ancient world.
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This test is for you if:
Reclaim your ancient past. Your story didn’t start in the last 500 years—it began with the first footsteps of your ancestors across continents. Let their DNA speak again—and let it speak to you.
Now, for the first time, you can reach beyond the living - directly into the past. Thanks to breakthroughs in paleogenomics, scientists have recovered and sequenced the DNA of real individuals who lived thousands of years ago. From Ice Age hunters and Bronze Age warriors to Roman citizens and medieval villagers, their genetic echoes are finally within your reach.
The Ancient DNA Hub test is the first and only DNA test that connects you not to modern ethnic labels, but to actual ancient populations. Using our proprietary technologies, we match your genome against thousands of real ancient genomes excavated across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This allows you to discover precisely which ancient peoples you descend from, and where and when they lived.
This test is for you if:
- You’ve taken other ancestry tests and still feel something is missing
- You want to go deeper, thousands of years deeper, into your lineage
- Your family stories were lost through time, migration, or trauma, and you want to reclaim them
- You suspect your ancestors may have been part of great migrations, battles, or empires, and you want proof
- You want to give your children and grandchildren a deeper connection to who they are
Reclaim your ancient past. Your story didn’t start in the last 500 years—it began with the first footsteps of your ancestors across continents. Let their DNA speak again—and let it speak to you.
