New archeological find discovered in Akmola region [ Sarmatian tomb ]

Caspionet ^ | Friday, July 8, 2011 | unattributed

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Archaeologists from the Gumilyov Eurasian National University have found a mound, presumably dating back to the Iron age. The tomb of Sarmatian warrior is located near the village of Aidarly in the Akmola region. In the mound, archeologists also found arrowheads, knives, an iron belt badge, ceramic vessels and the bones of sacrificial animals.

Sergazy Saken, Archeological Expedition Leader: The body of the middle-class warrior is place with its head towards the south which is peculiar for Sarmatians and dates back to 3rd or 4th centuries BC. The artifacts found in the tomb were placed near the body with two vessels near the head and one vessel near the feet. Here, you can see the peculiarities of the grave artifacts. On the left, you can see earrings but in that time, they were wearing earrings in ears.

The expedition carried out excavations in the village of Kenetkol. Under a layer of earth, archeologists found a dwelling, dating back to the Bronze age. Inside, they were found fragments of clay pots of the 14th or the 13th centuries BC. Experts believe the findings belong to the Alakol culture. Archaeological expeditions have been working in the Akmola region for two years now and a monograph is to be published as a result of its work.

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Posted by TANN ArchaeoHeritage, Archaeology, Asia, Central Asia, Kazakhstan 1:07 PM

[nickcarraway]

The good Sarmatian?

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[Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus]

Gola khuziash khaj janayta oipruijzka i nevbelskua

That means “I was wondering where I left those grave goods” in ancient Sarmatian.

Honest. Seriously. You don’t believe me?

[dirtboy]

On the left, you can see earrings but in that time, they were wearing earrings in ears.

Uh, isn't that where earrings are usually worn?

[bvw]

They had nice colorful, red and blue, pottery in that area, obviously.

[Disambiguator]

The tomb of Sarmatian warrior is located near the village of Aidarly in the Akmola region.

I'm glad that got cleared up.

[SunkenCiv]

The Sarmatians probably originated that joke, “ears pierced while you wait.”

[SunkenCiv]

I’d like to know how I’m supposed to argue against it. ;’)

http://www.omniglot.com/writing/

http://www.lib.umt.edu/lang/compdxh.htm

[RitchieAprile]

You need to come to Seattle. All manner of rings in all sorts of places...

[SatinDoll]

The Sarmatians were reputed to be great horseman. It will be interesting to find any equine remains in the burial and if those remains are similar to any existing horse breed or breeds still existing today.

[FroggyTheGremlim]

Hey, I saw a sign once “Tattoos while you wait!”

[stefanbatory]

along I-65 in KY...

[FroggyTheGremlim]

"along I-65 in KY..."

Could be.

[SunkenCiv]

They were great horsemen. After they were defeated, cornered, and forced to capitulate by the Roman army, their equestrian skills were exploited as auxiliary forces — in Britain, where they couldn’t ride off anywhere.

[SunkenCiv]

Well, Oetzi has tattoos...