Berel burial ground
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Berel burial ground is an ancient Scythian-era necropolis in Kazakhstan notable for its richly furnished kurgan tombs and well-preserved remains associated with the Pazyryk culture.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Scythian-era burial ground
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archaeological site ⓘ necropolis ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Scythian cultures NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contains |
ceramic vessels
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funerary equipment ⓘ horse remains ⓘ human remains ⓘ ornaments ⓘ weapons ⓘ wooden furniture ⓘ |
| country | Kazakhstan ⓘ |
| culture | Pazyryk culture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| discoveredBy | archaeologists ⓘ |
| environment | permafrost-influenced zone ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
animal-style art
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elite burials ⓘ felt artifacts ⓘ frozen burials ⓘ gold ornaments ⓘ horse burials ⓘ kurgan tombs ⓘ mound burials ⓘ multi-horse harnesses ⓘ preserved leather artifacts ⓘ preserved organic materials ⓘ preserved textiles ⓘ rich grave goods ⓘ sacrificial horses ⓘ stone enclosures ⓘ wooden burial chambers ⓘ wooden carvings ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Altai Mountains
NERFINISHED
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East Kazakhstan Region NERFINISHED ⓘ Kazakh Altai NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Berel village NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Pazyryk archaeological culture sites NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| preservationCondition | frozen ground aided preservation of remains ⓘ |
| researchField |
Eurasian steppe studies
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Scythology ⓘ archaeology ⓘ |
| significance |
important source for study of nomadic elites of the Eurasian steppe
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key site for understanding Pazyryk funerary practices ⓘ notable for exceptional preservation of organic remains ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Early Iron Age
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Scythian period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
burial of high-status individuals
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ritual activities ⓘ |
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