Geographical range | South Siberia |
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Dates | 5-3rd centuries BCE |
Major sites | 49°22′24″N 86°26′17″E / 49.3732082°N 86.4380264°E |
Preceded by | Karasuk culture |
Followed by | Aldy-Bel culture, Pazyryk culture, Tagar culture |
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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]