Large Mound in Russia Reveals 2,500-Year-Old Skeletons of Elite Nomadic Tribesmen...And a Horse Head

[Judi Lynn]

Large Mound in Russia Reveals 2,500-Year-Old Skeletons of Elite Nomadic Tribesmen...And a Horse Head
By Owen Jarus, Live Science Contributor | May 17, 2019 06:50am ET

A farmer in Russia has uncovered the remains of three elite members of a nomadic tribe from 2,500 years ago. A horse's skull and harness were found buried alongside one of the individuals.

Three 2,500-year-old burials of elite members of a group known as the Sarmatians have been discovered within a kurgan (a large mound) in a village called Nikolskoye located northwest of the Caspian Sea in Russia.

The three skeletons were discovered inside the remains of wooden coffins within the kurgan. [See Photos of the Burials and Skeletons from the Nomadic Tribe]

Though the kurgan had been robbed in ancient times, many artifacts such as weapons, gold jewelry and household items (such as a bronze cauldron) were discovered near the coffins, according to two Russian language statements released by the Astrakhan regional government.

More:
https://www.livescience.com/65498-ancient-russia-burials-elite-nomads.html

[CatMor]

1. It was robbed in ancient times ....

but I'm surprised the large mound wasn't discovered sooner than this in modern times. Very fascinating.

[BigmanPigman]

2. They haven't determined the cause of death

but by a quick look at the one photo the person appears to have a giand hole in the front of their skull.

[stopdiggin]

3. The horse's head

Cmon' The horse's head ... Everybody knows it's the Sicilians

[BigmanPigman]

4. Those damn Sicilians!