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Karaganda Regional MuseumThe sword and grave goods found in the Saka warriors tomb.During excavations in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan last summer, archaeologists uncovered the rare, untouched, 2,500-year-old grave of a Saka warrior. Not only was the warrior himself completely intact, but he was also found holding a small, 12-inch bronze sword. This thrilling find offers a tantalizing glimpse at the world of the Saka civilization, a nomadic people who existed from the ninth century B.C.E. to the fifth century C.E. across the Eurasian Steppe. The 2,500-Year-Old Tomb Of A Saka Warrior With A Bronze SwordKaraganda Regional MuseumThe bronze akinak that archaeologists found in the warriors hand. According to reporting from Kazinform International News Agency, the discovery of the warrior and his sword was made during excavations led by the Karaganda Regional History Museum. Archaeologists uncovered his tomb at the Karabie burial site in the Aktogay district during excavations in summer 2025. Within a burial mound, they found his tomb, which had gone practically untouched for the past 2,500 years. Inside, archaeologists found the warrior, whose body was intact, as well as the bronze akinak, or short sword, which he held in one of his hands. After removing the covering slabs [of the tomb], we saw a skeleton in correct anatomical order. In his right hand was an akinak. We havent had such findings in many years, Dauren Zhussupov, Head of the Archaeology Department at the Karaganda Regional History Museum, stated. We expected to find typical remains from the Saka period, but the fact that the burial mound has been preserved in its original form is extremely rare.The double-edged sword is roughly 12 inches long and is decorated with the birds of prey that hunt in the Eurasian Steppe. It was found alongside five metal arrowheads and a gold earring, possible nods to the warriors status. This type of akinak, with such design, has not yet been found elsewhere in Kazakhstan, archaeologist Arman Beissenov remarked. It reflects the high level of metallurgy and artistic taste of the Saka age.Karaganda Regional MuseumA gold earring, which was found in the Saka warriors tomb alongside the sword and five metal arrowheads. Archaeologists believe that the tomb dates back to between the sixth and seventh centuries B.C.E., a time when the nomadic Saka people roamed the Eurasian Steppe. A Brief History Of The Nomadic Saka PeopleThe Saka people were a nomadic eastern Iranian civilization that existed between the ninth century B.C.E. and the fifth century C.E. Made up of disparate tribes, some Saka people farmed or built permanent structures, but most traveled across Asia and even into south Siberia. Public DomainThe area where the Saka people roamed thousands of years ago.According to the Astana Times, they were warriors renowned for their horseback riding skills. Not only were their horses reputed for their high endurance, but the Saka people were also known for perfecting the art of making horse harnesses.Their leaders were often buried in large burial mounds, warriors in small ones, and commoners in simple graves. Indeed, its not the first time that archaeologists have come across Saka burials. In recent years, they also uncovered an Iron Age burial mound that contained the remains of two Saka teenagers and a number of grave goods, including gold necklaces and other jewelry. Intriguingly, one teenager was also holding a bronze sword in his hand, just like the warrior found in the Karaganda region. As such, the discovery of the warrior with the sword is yet another glimpse at the Saka civilization, which was slowly eroded by various conquerors over the centuries. The warrior, his sword, and the other grave goods found in his 2,500-year-old tomb will next undergo metallographic, radiocarbon, and anthropological analyses. Hopefully, these provide even more insights about the nomadic Saka people of the Eurasian Steppe. After reading about the Saka warrior who was found buried with a bronze sword and other grave goods in Kazakhstan, look through these photos of armor worn by warriors throughout history. Or, discover the strange theory of the Tartarian Empire, a powerful lost civilization that allegedly once existed in Kazakhstan, as well as parts of Mongolia, China, and Russia.The post Archaeologists In Kazakhstan Just Discovered The Remains Of A Saka Warrior Holding A Bronze Sword Inside A 2,500-Year-Old Tomb appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Thomas Bruen Olsen/University Museum, UiBA hiker was the first one to spot the traps wooden logs sticking out of the snow.A well-preserved 1,500-year-old reindeer trap has been discovered in the mountains of Vestland County, Norway.Melting ice revealed the wooden trap, which had been preserved for centuries in the freezing conditions of the Aurlandsfjellet mountains. Alongside the carefully carved logs that made up the trap, archaeologists found numerous antlers, handcrafted wooden objects, and iron spearheads.This is the first time that archaeologists have found such a trap in Norway.This is completely unique, said archaeologist Leif Inge stveit. It reminds us that the past is not gone. It is just lying there waiting, under the ice.The Discovery Of An Ancient Reindeer Hunting Trap In Western NorwayThomas Bruen Olsen/University Museum, UiBSeveral iron spearheads were among the numerous artifacts found at the site.The wooden trap was first discovered by a local hiker, according to the University Museum of Bergen. The man, who was familiar with the landscape and has an interest in archaeology, noticed wooden logs sticking out of the snow.After archaeologists from the University Museum and Vestland County Council took over, they found numerous hewn wooden logs that made up a large reindeer trap. The most intact part of the structure were two wooden fences. The fences led the reindeer into a pen made out of large wooden logs, where they were then killed.We see that there has been mass capture. This was not random hunting. The animals were led into the pen, captured and killed systematically, said stveit.Amongst the wooden logs, archaeologists uncovered other items as well, including several sets of well-preserved reindeer antlers. They also found several other objects that wouldve been used for hunting, including iron spearheads, wooden spear shafts and arrow shafts, and parts of bows.One particularly unique find was a pin made of antler. Its possible that the pin was worn by a trapper and was lost during a battle or a hunt.How Melting Ice Caused By Climate Change Is Illuminating Norways Distant PastThomas Bruen Olsen/University Museum, UiBArchaeologists from both the University Museum and Vestland County examined the site.Even after 1,500 years, this hunting trap remains astonishingly intact thanks to the ice and snow that covered it for centuries. The trap was built sometime during the sixth century C.E., which marked the beginning of a particularly cold extended period in the region.This led to the trap being covered in snow for much of the year. As temperatures dropped, and ice began to cover more and more of the area, it was likely no longer a functional trap and was abandoned. Now, the ice is melting, revealing this remarkable piece of history that had been sitting just underneath.This wouldnt have happened without climate change. Its both tragic and fascinating, said stveit.Its not the first time that archaeologists have found artifacts beneath Norways ice. In August, archaeologists found more than 1,000 Viking artifacts, including sled fragments, arrows, and horseshoes, in an ice patch in the Jotunheim Mountains.Leif Inge stveit/University Museum, UiBMany well-preserved reindeer antlers were also found at the site.Elsewhere in the mountains of Norway in 2022, archaeologists found a Roman-style sandal under the ice that dates back 1,700 years. And in 2024, ancient reindeer hunting tools were found, also due to shrinking glaciers.While countless other historical treasures have been found beneath Norways melting ice, the newly-uncovered hunting trap remains unique.We have never found anything like it, stveit explained. This opens up completely new interpretations of how such facilities actually functioned in practice. And it gives us a glimpse of what role reindeer hunting may have had in society in the Early Iron Age.After reading about the 1,500-year-old hunting trap, discover the story of the 1,200-year-old Viking sword found on a mountain in Norway. Then, learn about the thousands of artifacts that archaeologists uncovered at a 9,000-year-old settlement in Norway.The post This Is Completely Unique: Ancient Reindeer Trap Made Of Hundreds Of Logs Found In Norway appeared first on All That's Interesting.