Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have unearthed 10 centuries-old burial mounds, known as kurgans, dating back to the Middle Ages. These mounds, including three unique ‘mustache kurgans’ with distinctive stone ridges, provide insights into the nomadic and settled societies that inhabited the region during that period.
Archaeologists working in Croatia have unearthed a remarkable 2,500-year-old metal helmet from an ancient Illyrian burial mound. This well-preserved artifact, dating back to the sixth or fourth century B.C., offers tantalizing insights into the history and rituals of this enigmatic civilization. The helmet was discovered within a separate stone structure, leading experts to speculate that it may have served as a votive offering or been part of a cult practice honoring ancestors or deities associated with the burial mound rather than a specific individual.
