So far, archaeologists have excavated about 1,000 graves throughout Ancient Scythia and until recently it was common for archaeologists who found a skeleton buried with weapons to assume it was that of a male. But now with the DNA testing and bio-archaeology, we now know that a little over one third belonged to women warriors.
This episode follows the life of Scythian girl Alkaya who grows up to become a skilled and fearless horse warrior. After losing her mother in a raid, orphaned Alkaya is accepted by the chief of another clan. She grows up with her stepsisters and becomes leader of the clan after her stepfather is killed in a battle with rival Scythians. As the new chief, Alkaya leads her tribe after an annual gathering into a defining battle against the Persians in 6th Century BC.
