The site resembles the Scythian burials described by Herodotus, including the "phantom horsemen"—vertically installed figures ...

The sacrifices could be an early form of a Scythian burial tradition that lasted for hundreds of years. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Second phase of the battle: Macedonian archers and auxiliary cavalry manage to cross the river but are surrounded by thousands of Scythian horsemen. Credit: Stephen Smith / Wikimedia Commons ...

The team was fortunate to find evidence of Scythian culture, including horse gear, weapons, and artifacts depicting animals, as very few monuments similar to Tunnug 1 are known and they’ve been ...