Prince of the Great Kurgan

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The first complete Scythian chieftain's tomb was excavated near Ryzhanovka, 75 miles south of Kiev, Ukraine, in 1996. Radiocarbon dating and stylistic analysis of artifacts place the tomb's date within the third century BCE, raising questions about the dates attributed to other tombs in the area. The findings suggest that the Scythians did not die out after their defeat by Phillip II in 339BCE, but continued to rule in the northern edge of the region, adopting a more agrarian lifestyle.

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Land of the Golden Fleece

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Colchis is situated in the modern Soviet Republic of Georgia on the shores of the Black Sea, and this article describes archaeological evidence of Greek trading centers in starting in the mid-sixth century BC. Jason's mythical Argonauts may have journeyed here, and the area's abundant natural resources interested Mediterranean traders.

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Caucasus kurgan cache

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The excation of a 4,000-year-old kurgan in southern Russia whichh revealed prehistoric human remains is described. These burials came with numerous offerings, including stone carvings, jewelry, and ceramic vessels.

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