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The Scythian Gold of the Altai
c. 5th century BC ยท Pazyryk, Altai Mountains, Siberia
UnsolvedThe prize. Frozen-tomb Scythian gold
Where. Pazyryk, Altai Mountains, Siberia
Status. Unsolved
Where. Pazyryk, Altai Mountains, Siberia
Status. Unsolved
The account
The Scythian horse-lords buried their dead with worked gold in kurgans across the Altai. Many mounds were plundered in antiquity; others, sealed in permafrost, may still hold their hoards.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Pazyryk, Altai Mountains, Siberia.
- What you are chasing is Frozen-tomb Scythian gold. Work the documented record of The Scythian Gold of the Altai back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Pazyryk, Altai Mountains, Siberia and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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