Alexandropol Scythian Royal Kurgan in Ukraine: Chief of ‘Big Barrows’

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A century ago, British academic Dr. E. Minns concluded that the finest of the Scythian kurgans were "about the bend of the Dnépr, near...

Scythian Trousers & Their Decorations

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps2tin2JYhw Scythian artifacts offer a unique opportunity to explore the details of Scythian attire and weapons. For example, let’s take a closer look at one...

Scythian Amazons’ Skincare

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Herodotus in his 'Histories' wrote: "But the women pour water into a mixture of cypress, cedar, and frankincense wood, which they have ground...

Scythian Trousers Decorated with Griffin and Lion Plates: Solokha Gold Comb found in Ukraine...

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As can be seen in the title image, the horserider on the Solokha comb was portrayed wearing wide trousers known also as anaxurides. The...

Griffin Pendants from 11th century Kyiv in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Temple Pendant with Filigree Border | Kyivan Rus’ | The Metropolitan Museum of Art: These temple pendants are decorated on one side with griffins, mythical...

Alexandropol Royal Scythian Kurgan: Excavations of the tallest barrow in Ukraine in 1856

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Welcome to watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NiUU3-NbUWQ Alexandropol Kurgan, also previously known as the Lugova Mogyla or the Meadow Barrow, was recorded in the 19th century...

Sculptured birds on Golden Pectoral from Tovsta Mogyla Kurgan

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"Royal Scythia, Greece, Kyiv Rus" book has some insights about Gorden Pectoral from Tovsta Mogyla.

Persian Cavalry Raid Across Scythia: Darius receives ‘Bird, Mouse, Frog, 5 Arrows’ Gift from...

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“A third of the time allocated by Darius for the entire Scythian campaign had already passed. Another 21 days were still needed to be...

Amazons Female Warriors Burials in Scythia [Ukraine]

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In the past century, intense archaeological excavations of the Scythian period kurgans were conducted in Southern Ukraine. The findings revealed that in Scythian times, female...

Face of Original Iran ruler: Colossal statue of Sassanian King Shapur I

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Per Wikipedia, the term Iran was first attested in a 3rd-century A.D. inscription at Naqsh-e Rostam. The inscription where the term Iran is mentioned for...