Arzhan, Archaeological burial site in Piy-Khemsky District, Russia
The Arzhan archaeological complex consists of two main burial mounds situated in a remote area of Siberia near the Eastern Sayan Mountains.
Excavations in the 1970s revealed wooden structures and hundreds of artifacts dating back to the 9th and 8th centuries BC within the burial chambers.
The burial mounds contained numerous bronze items, weapons, and horse decorations that demonstrate the advanced metalworking skills of ancient Siberian societies.
The National Museum of Tuva in Kyzyl holds the collection of gold objects and artifacts discovered during the archaeological excavations at Arzhan.
Research at Arzhan has changed scientific understanding of early Scythian culture by proving their sophisticated artistic abilities predated Greek influences.
Location: Piy-Khemsky District
GPS coordinates: 52.08050,93.66378
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:32
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