Unexpected discovery at ancient settlement in Russia with unique relics
Experts excavated many strange artifacts such as iron reins, gold tablets depicting wild animals, and ancient jewelry, reflecting ancient nomadic life.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•10/12/2025
During excavations at the ruins of the Vysokaya Mogila–Studenikin Mar complex settlement, located in the Orenburg Region of Russia, experts from the Ural Archaeological Expedition unexpectedly discovered many unusual artifacts. Photo: @Ural Archaeological Expedition. Specifically, at Mound No. 19 of this settlement, experts unearthed scattered fragments of iron reins. Photo: @Ural Archaeological Expedition.
Other parts of the harness and collar were found. Photo: @Ural Archaeological Expedition. These objects hold profound symbolic and social significance, reflecting the nomadic lifestyles across the Eurasian steppes in the 3rd century AD. Photo: @Ural Archaeological Expedition. But that's not all; experts also found a gold tablet depicting the head and front paws of a tiger. Photo: @Ural Archaeological Expedition.
A shallow, circular pit containing over 100 pieces of horse traps was also unearthed. Photo: @Ural Archaeological Expedition. The collection also includes iron fragments, horn and metal cheek shields, belt buckles, bronze and bone ornaments, and many unique forehead bands. Photo: @Ural Archaeological Expedition. Among the notable artifacts are 17 bronze forehead protectors, 30 mosaic tablets, and a series of circular decorative panels depicting swastikas, birds, and mythical creatures. Photo: @Ural Archaeological Expedition.
According to the expedition's archaeologists, Mound No. 19 of this settlement is the site of the most important sacrificial offerings fully documented in the earliest nomadic historical records of the Southern Urals. Photo: @Ural Archaeological Expedition. Dear Readers, please watch the video : "Important discovery during the archaeological excavation at Nguom Rock Shelter Site". Video source: @Thai Nguyen Newspaper and Radio and Television.
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