Close up of 800-year-old

Archaeologists are still conducting research on this hundred-year-old mummy "copper-plated".

Russian archaeologists have recently discovered quite a lot of mummies in a mysterious burial area in northern Russia, the most prominent of which is a mummy of red haired man.

According to archaeologists, a total of 34 tombs were excavated in this area. Most of the faces of the mummies in the grave are covered with copper masks, so Russian researchers have not been able to identify their identities.

Close up of mummy man with red hair

Among the mummies found, archaeologists discovered five mummies including a woman, a child and three newborn babies covered with copper and a layer of reindeer, beaver and bear feathers.

From the chest to the feet of the mummy, the man with red hair was covered in copper

Next to the mummy is an iron ax, fur set and brass buckle .

Besides, archaeologists feel extremely surprised when excavating the mummy of a red-haired man. More specifically, from the chest to the legs of this 800-year-old mummy is plated with copper, beside the mummy is an iron ax, fur set and brass buckle .

In addition, scientists also found a treasure trove of jewelry and other rich artifacts placed in the tomb by the ancients. Conduct a preliminary survey, archaeologists estimate, artifacts including bronze bowls originating in Persia dating from the 10th or 11th centuries. Iron knife, silver medal and bronze bird statue dating from the 7th century - IX.

Researcher Natalia Fyodorova of the Russian Academy of Sciences said: "We were surprised to have unearthed a large number of such mummies. One of the specials is that these mummies are facing the river Poluy is nearby - this seems to have a religious meaning. "

Currently, scientists are continuing to study these mummies and hope to find the identity and secrets of civilization of the people here.