October 8, 2025 • 1 min read

Short answer: there was no single race of nomads. Across history, nomadic life was practiced by many different peoples in different regions. A better question is: which peoples lived nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles, where, and when?
Why the word 'race' misleads
Where nomads lived and who they were
Languages and lineages (in brief)
How to ask better questions
Quick answers
Curious about the deep roots of Central Asia—the urban centers that traded with and sometimes resisted nomadic confederations? Start with this concise article on the BMAC (Oxus) civilization for clear context and inspiration.
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