Khakassia

A new CT scan of the Tashtyk death mask has uncovered the face of the ancient Tashtyk man, revealing he had a scar on his face from a wound stitched up after his death. Source: ©The State Hermitage Museum / The Siberian Times

14 July, 2020 - 21:24 ashley cowie

Tashtyk Death Mask Scan Reveals Evidence of Prehistoric Surgery

The surgically enhanced face and skull of an ancient tattooed Tashtyk man, hidden behind a stirring gypsum death mask for 1,700 years, has been 3D-visualized for the first time. Discovered wearing a...

Found: Grave of Siberian Noblewoman up to 4,500-Years-Old With Links to Native Americans

20 August, 2016 - 21:43 ancient-origins

Found: Grave of Siberian Noblewoman up to 4,500-Years-Old With Links to Native Americans

By The Siberian Times Reporter The intriguing find of the remains of a 'noblewoman' from the ancient Okunev Culture was made in the Republic of Khakassia. Her treasures include an incense burner...