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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 Melitopol kurgan is a 4th century BCE Scythian burial site located in Melitopol, Ukraine. This archaeological site features a large funerary mound, which contains multiple burials, including a central female catacomb and a separate male catacomb. The site is significant for its wealth of artifacts, including gold jewelry, Greek amphorae, bronze items, and a gorytos with mythological scenes. The burial artifacts indicate a high-status individual, possibly a noblewoman, accompanied by dependents and horses. The presence of unique items like the repoussé gold-coated gorytos and the bronze combat belt underscores the cultural and artistic exchange between the Scythians and neighboring civilizations. This site provides valuable insights into Scythian burial practices and their societal structures.
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