Английская Википедия:Berel kurgan
Шаблон:Infobox archaeological culture Шаблон:Saka kurgans Berel kurgan[1] is an archaeological site in the Katonkaragay District in eastern Kazakhstan. The site is located near the village of Berel. At this site, numerous 5th-3rd century BCE Early Saka kurgans were found.[1] [2]
The excavations have revealed artefacts the sophistication of which are encouraging a revaluation of the nomadic cultures of the 5th to 3rd centuries BCE.[3] The Kurgans contained vast quantities of precious golden jewelry.[4]
Horses were buried in the kurgans next to their owner, and were lavishly decorated.[5]
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Griffins burial mound Berel (5th-3rd centuries BCE) Kazakhstan.JPG
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Catlike predator with protomas of two elk burial mound Berel (IV.-III. B.C.) Kazakhstan.[6]
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Scene of torment burial mound Berel (5-3rd centuries BCE) Kazakhstan.[6]
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Deer in Griffin's beak, burial mound Berel (4-3rd centuries BCE) Kazakstan.
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Tigergriffin arthor work based on Scytian- saka animal style burial mound Berel (5-3rd centuries BCE) Kazakstan.
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Griffin-Shaped Coffin Nail (replica), 4th-3rd century BCE. Gilt Bronze. Berel Kugan, East Kazakhstan. National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.[8]
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