- Period:
- 500 BCE – 200 BCE
- Region:
- Altay Dağları (Güney Sibirya/Moğolistan)
- Type:
- culture
The Pazyryk barrows have yielded a tradition of horse sacrifice, felt rugs, tattooed mummies and the world-famous Pazyryk carpet (the oldest known carpet). Its origins are mixed, drawing on Iranian and Turko-Mongol peoples.
Rulers (1)
- Altay Göçebe Beyi Pazyryk 5 Nolu Kurgan Beyi · 450 BCE–400 BCE
Related events
- Pazyryk Kurgans: Frozen Tombs · 500 BCE
- Pazyryk Tattooed Mummies · 450 BCE
Source: Wikipedia
Frequently asked questions
- What was Pazyryk Culture?
- An early Scythian/Saka culture of the Altai region, known for kurgans preserved in ice.
- When did Pazyryk Culture exist?
- 500 BCE – 200 BCE
- Where was Pazyryk Culture located?
- Altay Dağları (Güney Sibirya/Moğolistan)