The Sacrificial Rites of the Eurasian Steppes
A Prehistoric Ritual of Human and Animal Sacrifice Reveals the Scythian Legacy
The Discovery at Tunnug 1
In southern Siberia, archaeologists have uncovered a prehistoric burial mound—Tunnug 1—revealing evidence of human and animal sacrifices from the late 9th century. This remarkable site, situated in Tuva, Russia, offers a rare glimpse into early Iron Age culture on the Eurasian steppes. The findings, detailed in a study published…
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