Gold Decorations of Horse’s Harness from Alexandropol Royal Kurgan

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According to archaeologists, at least 14 horse burials were discovered intact in Alexandropol Royal Kurgan. Near the central chamber, a fully harnessed horse was buried that presumably belonged to the king. The harness of the horse was very richly decorated with the gold phalerae presented in this article.

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Plate1 — u-krane
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Plate2 — u-krane
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Plate4 — u-krane
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Plate5 — u-krane
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