Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Arzhan site, located in the Tuva Republic of Russia, is a significant archaeological site known for its early Scythian kurgan burials. This site is pivotal in understanding the origins of Scythian culture, particularly their unique 'Animal Style' art. The site features several kurgans, including Arzhan 1, carbon-dated to circa 800 BCE, and Arzhan 2, dated to 650-600 BCE. These burials, rich with grave goods such as gold artifacts and horse remains, provide insights into the early Scythian lifestyle and their expansive cultural influence across Eurasia. The discovery of petroglyphs resembling deer stones further highlights the site's cultural significance. Genetic studies have revealed a blend of Western and Eastern Eurasian ancestries among the buried individuals, emphasizing a complex network of cultural interactions during the Early Iron Age.
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