Siberian archaeologists unearth 2,500 yo Scythian grave

Archaeologists in Siberia unearthed a 2,500-year-old grave of an ancient couple in 2020.

Both are believed to have died in their 30s and were buried together with a newborn and an elderly woman. The couple are thought to be spouses, whereas the elderly woman might have been their servant as she had no valuables. Remains of the baby were scattered throughout the grave, most likely due to rodents eating the flesh. All of the people from the grave are from the Tagar culture that was part of the Scythian civilization.An impressive set of weaponry was found including close fight weapons in a female grave, which is not typical. Women Scythian warriors typically used long range bows and arrows. The woman had a battle axe so she was a part of a warrior elite.