👸 The "Ice Maiden" from Siberia is ~2,500 years old with skin intact. Her body bears intricate tattoos of mythical creatures—among the oldest ever found. She wore rich clothing including fine wool and possibly silk, indicating long-distance trade connections, buried with multiple horses. Possibly a priestess or shaman.
Key facts:
- The woman, known as the Siberian Ice Maiden or Princess of Ukok, was discovered in 1993 in a frozen burial mound on the Ukok Plateau in the Altai Republic
- She is approximately 2,500 years old with mummified skin intact
- Her body bears intricate tattoos of mythical creatures, flowing patterns, and animal motifs among the oldest ever discovered
- She was dressed in rich clothing including fine wool (and possibly silk) indicating long-distance trade connections
- She wore a tall headdress and was buried with food, tools, and sacrificed horses