Oglakhty

The Oglahty burial complex is a significant archaeological site located 60 km north of Minusinsk, Khakassia, Russia. Positioned on the right bank of the Yenisei River, it represents the Tashtyk culture and dates back to the 1st century BCE. The site is renowned for its exceptional preservation of organic materials, including wood, leather, fur, and polychromatic fabrics, due to the dry soil and favorable climate conditions. These artifacts, many of which are preserved in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, provide valuable insights into the material culture of the Tashtyk people. The site was initially surveyed in 1903 by A.V. Adrianov, marking it as an essential locus for understanding the burial practices and artistic expressions of this Iron Age culture.