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Head of the Ukok Princess ice mummy C015 / 6821
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Head of the Ukok Princess ice mummy C015 / 6821
Ice maiden mummy. Also known as the Altai Princess or Ukok Princess, this womans mummified body was found frozen in her burial mound (kurgan) in Siberia in 1993. She was found on the Ukok Plateau, high in the Altai Mountains of southern Siberia. The skin and some hair remains intact, and tattoos can be seen on the shoulder. Thought to be 2500 years old, she was found buried with horses and many artefacts. She was from the Pazyryk people, a Scythian culture. The Scythians were a nomadic European people who inhabited a wide region of steppes extending from present-day Ukraine eastwards into Central Asia
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1900s 1990s 1995 Anthropological Anthropology Archaeological Archaeology Archeology Bronze Age Central Asia Corpse Dead Body Frozen Horses Mummified Mummy Nomad Nomadic Prehistoric Prehistory Russia Siberia Tattoo Altai Mountains Burial Mound Kurgan Laboratory Pazyryk Scythia Scythian
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This print showcases the head of the Ukok Princess, also known as the Altai Princess or Ukok Princess. Discovered in 1993 on the Ukok Plateau, nestled high in the Altai Mountains of southern Siberia, this remarkable ice mummy offers a glimpse into ancient history. Believed to be 2500 years old, her well-preserved skin and hair provide a hauntingly vivid image of this enigmatic woman. The tattoos adorning her shoulder hint at a rich cultural heritage. She belonged to the Pazyryk people, part of the Scythian culture - nomadic European inhabitants who roamed vast regions from present-day Ukraine to Central Asia. Alongside her burial mound lie horses and numerous artifacts that were buried with her. This photograph was taken during meticulous research conducted by archaeologists and anthropologists at an undisclosed laboratory. The significance of this discovery cannot be overstated; it sheds light on prehistoric civilizations and their way of life. As we gaze upon this frozen relic from centuries past, we are reminded of our shared human history and its enduring mysteries. This image serves as a poignant reminder that even after thousands of years have passed, remnants like these continue to captivate our collective imagination while offering invaluable insights into our ancestors' lives.
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