In Kabardino-Balkaria excavated the burial of Koban culture

Archaeologists investigated the burial ground of Lower Kurkuzhin in Kabardino-Balkaria. The burial of a warrior of the VIII century BC was discovered 20 km from Baksan. The age of the burial is about 2800 years, reports “Kommersant”.

The expedition members excavated the remains of a man who was buried on his back in a grave with a side niche. Such a rite, as the researchers note, was characteristic of the steppe peoples, and not for representatives of the Koban culture, who buried the dead in a twisted “embryo pose.” This came as a surprise to scientists, as did the presence of a niche in the grave.

Experts believe that the discovery changes the understanding of the culture of the ancient Caucasus. It indicates the connection of the population of the Central Caucasus with the steppe territories.

The warrior was buried along with rich artifacts. A bimetallic dagger was found with him, and a necklace of more than 20 bronze and glass beads and Egyptian pasta was found around his neck. Next to the dagger was a piece of flint, which could serve as either a chair or a talisman.

Some of the finds were sent for restoration to the Hermitage. They will be part of the exhibition dedicated to the history of the Caucasus.