Berel kurgan

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Berel
Geographical range South Siberia
Dates5-3rd centuries BCE
Major sites 49°22′24″N86°26′17″E / 49.3732082°N 86.4380264°E / 49.3732082; 86.4380264
Preceded by Karasuk culture
Followed by Aldy-Bel culture, Pazyryk culture, Tagar culture

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] [3]

The excavations have revealed artefacts the sophistication of which are encouraging a revaluation of the nomadic cultures of the 5th to 3rd centuries BCE. [4] The Kurgans contained vast quantities of precious golden jewelry. [5]

Horses were buried in the kurgans next to their owner, and were lavishly decorated. [6]

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