Discovered a tomb full of treasures in southern Russia

Archaeologists of Bashkortostan University (Bashkortostan Republic of the Russian Federation) have found the intact grave of a noble woman in southern Russia. It contains many precious artifacts.

This grave may be a burial place for a member of the mighty Sarmatia tribe, who has traveled throughout the prairies in Asia - Europe 2,500 years ago.

Gold artifacts in the grave.(Photo: Bashkortostan University)

The Sarmatians were a group of Persian-speaking tribes who controlled the large area - now the South of Russia, Ukraine and Central Asia - from about 500 BC to 400 AD. They are often mentioned by ancient Greek historians and left luxurious, luxurious tombs with many exquisite artifacts of gold and bronze - the goal of the stuntmen.

According to Professor Gulnara Obydennova, head of the Institute of Historical and Legal Education in Ufa City of the Republic of Bashkortostan, the grave site was found near the village of Filippovka in the Orenburg region (Orenburg province, Russia's Volga Federal Region). and never robbed.

"This discovery is very significant because the tomb is intact, so objects and jewels are in the right place where the ancient nomads arranged."

Excavation area.(Photo: Bashkortostan University)

Catacombs located at a depth of 4 meters underground include 24 mounds of earth containing hundreds of deer statues, lion-headed monsters, gold and silver camels, boats and weapons.

Obydennova said, the woman's skeleton is still covered with jewelry and decorations, her left hand holds a silver mirror with a handle made of gold.

Descendants of the Sarmatia people are Ossetians, a minority of people living in the Caucasus mountains, whose language is linked to Persian.