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Sa Huynh Culture
Iron Age culture of central and southern Vietnam linked to maritime exchange.
Sabaean Civilization
Ancient South Arabian kingdom associated with Marib and incense trade.
Salado Culture
Southwestern North American cultural tradition in the Tonto Basin and surrounding areas.
Samoan Culture
Polynesian culture of Samoa with long chiefly and village traditions.
San Agust�n Culture
Colombian archaeological culture known for monumental stone sculpture.
Sao Civilization
Archaeological culture around Lake Chad known for fortified settlements and terracotta.
Sasanian Empire
Late antique Iranian empire and major rival of Rome and Byzantium.
Satavahana Culture
Deccan dynasty and cultural formation linking northern and southern India.
Scottish Gaelic Culture
Gaelic culture of western and northern Scotland.
Scythian Culture
Iranian-speaking nomadic culture of the Eurasian steppe.
Seima-Turbino Phenomenon
Bronze Age transregional metalwork horizon across Eurasia.
Seljuk Culture
Turko-Persian Islamic culture and empire of medieval western Asia.
Shang Civilization
Bronze Age Chinese dynasty known for oracle bones and ritual bronzes.
Shona Culture
Bantu-speaking culture of Zimbabwe and neighbouring regions.
Shunga Empire
Post-Mauryan dynasty and cultural phase in northern India.
Sikh Culture
Punjabi religious-cultural community formed around Sikh teachings and institutions.
Silla Culture
Korean kingdom and unified state with Buddhist and aristocratic traditions.
Sinagua Culture
Southwestern North American culture of central Arizona.
Sindhi Culture
Indus-region culture with ancient, Islamic, and mercantile traditions.
Sinhalese Culture
Culture of Sri Lanka associated with Sinhala language and Buddhist traditions.