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Terekty (Kazakhstan): ancient Scythian 'Princess' discovered

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Swastika shaped plaques depicting four griffin heads arranged in a circular composition. Photo courtesy of Krym Altynbekov

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The sleeves of the garment were adorned with wolf fangs in gold rim. Photo courtesy of Krym Altynbekov

 

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Gold beads of biconical shape. Photo courtesy of Krym Altynbekov

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Golden bracelets. Photo courtesy of Krym Altynbekov

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Mirror. Photo courtesy of Krym Altynbekov

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Bronze cauldron. Photo courtesy of Krym Altynbekov

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Brazier. Photo courtesy of Krym Altynbekov

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The unique Taksay comb. Photo courtesy of Krym Altynbekov

Golden Woman is one of the most astonishing archeological findings of the recent years. It sheds some light on the wealth and power of the ancient Scythians [Saks]. The Saka were a group of nomadic warrior tribes of Iranian origin, who inhabited the steppes of modern-day Kazakhstan in 1 thousand BC to first centuries AD.