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  1. Eurasian Steppe

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    The nomadic lifestyle necessitated specialized economies based on animal husbandry, primarily relying on horses, sheep, and cattle. The horse was central to steppe existence, providing mobility, food (milk and meat), and a symbolic link to the celestial sphere [3]. The capacity of steppe peoples to rapidly mobilize large mounted forces allowed groups such as the Scythians, the Sarmatians, the Huns, and later the successive waves originating from the Mongol Empire to engage sedentary powers on terms adv…