Some features of mitochondrial gene pool of Maeotis in light of their relation to Cis-Asov nomads

New data on mitochondrial gene pool polymorphism of Maeotis (1st–3rd centuries CE) in the light of their relation with Sarmatian nomads are presented. Maeotis are more genetically various, compared to Sarmatians; both the age of Maeotian gene pool and their close interactions with neighboring tribes can be reasons for this. The study of relationships of Maeotis and Sarmatians suggests an intensive gene interchange between them, which influences significantly on the formation of the Maeotian gene pool.