👸 The Siberian “Ice Maiden” was discovered in 1993 in a Pazyryk burial mound on the Ukok Plateau. She died around 750 BCE, aged about 25–28, and her preserved skin bears some of the world’s oldest tattoos, including fantastic creatures. She wore a tall headdress and fine wool and silk clothing, indicating long-distance trade, and was buried with grave goods and six horses. Water entered the tomb and froze, preserving the burial. Researchers consider her high-ranking; some have proposed she was a priestess or shaman.
2,500-year-old Ice Maiden discovered in Siberia’s Ukok Plateau
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📍 Alai Mountains
Key facts
- The woman, known as the Siberian Ice Maiden, Altai Princess or Princess of Ukok, was discovered in 1993 in a Pazyryk burial mound on the Ukok Plateau in the Altai Republic.
- She died around 750 BCE at about 25–28 years old, making her approximately 2,500 years old; her mummified skin survived.
- Her tattoos depict deer, griffin-like beings and other fantastic creatures, and are among the oldest known tattoos.
- She wore a tall headdress and fine wool clothing; the presence of silk points to long-distance trade, likely with China.
- She was buried with food, tools, other grave goods and six sacrificed horses.
- Water entered the tomb after burial and froze, creating a sealed chamber that preserved her remains.
- Researchers consider her to have held a high-status position; some have proposed that she was a priestess or shaman.
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The mystery of Siberia's 2500-year-old 'Ice Maiden'bbc.com
In 1993 the 2,500-year-old mummified remains of a woman were discovered in the frozen Ukok Plateau in Siberia. Known as the 'Ukok Princess' ...
The Mystery of Siberia's 'Ice Maiden' Mummyhistory.com
Known as the “Siberian Ice Maiden” or the “Princess of Ukok,” the young woman's skin was so well-preserved that the stunning tattoos on her ...
The Mystery of the Siberian Ice Maiden - Forgotten Footprintsprateekdg.substack.com
It was the body of a young woman around 25 to 28 years old. She became renowned as the Ukok Princess or Siberian Ice Maiden. Her tattoo depicted ...
Siberian Ice Maidenen.wikipedia.org
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Princess of Ukok - Mummipedia Wiki - Fandommummipedia.fandom.com
Princess of Ukok, also known as the Siberian Ice Maiden or Altai Lady, is a 2,400 year old mummy. "She belonged to a tribe called the Pzyryks, ...
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