Tag: Archaeology

“Roving Child Warriors” of Russia

September 23, 2013

It had to have been a gruesome sight to have watched young boys being initiated into warrior bands. While excavating the Bronze Age site of Krasnosamarkskoe in Russia’s Volga region, Archaeologists Dorcas Brown and David Anthony unearthed the bones of at least 51 dogs and 7 wolves. All the animals had died during the winter … More “Roving Child Warriors” of Russia

4,000 year old tomb of couple embracing found in Caucasus

July 12, 2013

Remains thought to be of chiefs or priests were found within a rectangular wooden chamber in an early level of the mound (above left). Offerings, including a bronze knife, votive vessels filled with ocher, an incense burner, and two vessels with stone lids, had been placed in the chamber’s corners. A grass shelter had been … More 4,000 year old tomb of couple embracing found in Caucasus

Ancient Priestess, Warrior Chief of Siberia?

June 10, 2013

In the Altai Republic on it’s  disputed border China a grave site was found which held the Siberian Maiden. This was the area of a once flourishing culture and because of its location it benefited from the many trade routes and caravans of merchants passing through the Altay Mountains. The burial happened sometime between the … More Ancient Priestess, Warrior Chief of Siberia?

Found 2000 year old “Warrior’s Grave”, Deep in Caucasus Mountains, Yields Ancient Treasures

June 5, 2013

Deep in the Caucasus mountains a warrior‘s grave was opened which gave a glimpse into the past to a time when the Greek culture was at its height. Though these were not Greeks, but a group of peoples whose culture was just as rich in which these treasures were found. While the people were clearly … More Found 2000 year old “Warrior’s Grave”, Deep in Caucasus Mountains, Yields Ancient Treasures

Ancient Roman Fortress or Buddhist Temple in the Middle of Siberia?

June 3, 2013

Por-Bazhyn is an ancient fortress situated on one of the islands of Tere-Khol lake. “Por-Bazhyn” means “a clay house”. It occupies a territory of 4 hectares. The fortress’s length is 211 meters, the width is 158 meters. Its destroyed walls reach the height of 8 meters. There is a hole in the middle of the … More Ancient Roman Fortress or Buddhist Temple in the Middle of Siberia?