Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum of Altai, Archaeological research museum in Barnaul, Russia
Description
The Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum of Altai is a research museum in central Barnaul that holds more than 60,000 artifacts from different periods. The collection displays how cultures and settlements developed and changed throughout the region's history.
History
The museum was founded in 1985 to preserve and study artifacts from ancient times in the region. A major renovation later improved the conditions for keeping these valuable collections safe and accessible.
Culture
The museum preserves remains of an ancient mummy discovered on the Ukok plateau, connecting visitors with the lives of early Altai peoples. These objects show how communities in this region developed their practices and ways of living over time.
Practical
The museum is located in central Barnaul and is easy to access. The galleries are kept at controlled temperature and humidity to protect the delicate objects on display.
Did you know?
The museum operates research laboratories where scientists perform DNA analysis on archaeological finds. This work helps researchers understand the origins and connections of ancient populations that lived in the Altai region.
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