Where did the Magyars live before they entered the Carpathian Basin?

Before settling in the Carpathian Basin in the late 9th century, the ancestors of the Magyars lived in several regions as they migrated westward:

• Early Origins: The Magyars' earliest homes were located near the upper waters of the Volga River and the Kama River.2
• Steppe Migration: After moving southward, they inhabited the steppe region located below the Ural Mountains.1
• Pre-Conquest Period: By the 9th century, the Magyars were based on the lower Don River, ranging across the steppes to the west of that river.2
• Final Migration: Following attacks by the Pechenegs in 889, the Magyars were pushed to the western extremities of the steppes. From there, they crossed the Carpathian Mountains in 895 to occupy the Carpathian Basin.2