Strange ancient tomb of Saka warrior discovered in Kazakhstan
Explore a 6th-7th century BC tomb with the remains, bronze swords, arrows and exquisite gold jewelry of the ancient Saka people.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•19/11/2025
In the Karaganda region of central Kazakhstan, experts from the Karaganda Regional History Museum unexpectedly found a strange ancient burial complex. Photo: @Karaganda Regional History Museum. It is a tomb dating back to the 6th or 7th century BC. Photo: @Karaganda Regional History Museum.
Advanced archaeological exploration and analysis techniques have shown that the tomb belonged to a SaKa warrior. Photo: @Karaganda Regional History Museum. During the excavation, experts found many important burial objects along with the intact remains of an adult man. In his right hand, he held a bronze akinak sword. Photo: @Karaganda Regional History Museum.
The sword is about 30 cm long, cast in one piece including the handle, with a special reinforcing rib. Photo: @Karaganda Regional History Museum. Five bronze arrowheads were placed next to his left foot. Photo: @Karaganda Regional History Museum. Near his skull is an elaborate gold earring crafted from an iron base coated with a thin layer of gold. Photo: @Karaganda Regional History Museum.
This demonstrates the mastery of metalworking and artistry of the ancient Saka craftsmen. Photo: @Karaganda Regional History Museum. 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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