Pazyryk culture
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The Pazyryk culture is an Iranic Saka nomadic Iron Age archaeological culture identified by excavated artifacts and mummified humans found in the Siberian permafrost, in the Altai Mountains, Kazakhsta
Pazyryk Kurgan
Pazyryk carpet, manufactured in Central Asia or the Near-East.
Tattoos of the warrior excavated at Pazyryk, with zoomorphic symbols, 5th-4th century BCE.
Samruk (Griffin), burial mound of Tuekta (5th century BCE) Altai, Pazyryk culture.
Siberian Ice Maiden
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The Siberian Ice Maiden, also known as the Altai Princess or Princess of Ukok, is the naturally preserved mummy of a young woman from the Pazyryk culture who lived during the 5th century BCE. Discover
Pazyryk culture
…Ukraine. The type site are the Pazyryk burials of the Ukok Plateau. Many artifacts and human remains have been found at this location, including the Siberian Ice Princess, indicating a flourishing culture at this location that benefited from the many trade routes and caravans of merchants passing through the area. The…
Mummy of the Siberian Ice Maiden
The Ukok Plateau
Reconstruction of the tomb chamber of the Siberian Ice Maiden, in the Anokhin Museum.
Siberian Ice Maiden horse harness, Anokhin Museum, Gorno-Altaysk, Altai Republic, Siberia, Russia