The Ice Maiden was a representative of the Pazyryk culture that thrived between the 6th and 2nd centuries BC in the Siberian steppe. The Ice Maiden's tomb was found on the Ukok Plateau near the border of Mongolia, in what is now the Autonomous Republic of Altai.

Oct 3, 2022 · They found the mummified body of a 25-year-old princess known as the Siberian Ice Maiden. Polosmak and her staff found the princess had tattoos!

A mummy of a tattooed Scythian-Siberian noblewoman is believed to have supernatural powers, but it’s stored in a museum because of its scientific...

Apr 17, 2021 · Buried in permafrost soil around the 5th century AD, a 35-year-old woman was discovered in the Republic of Altai, Russia. Finding the woman helped archaeologists develop deeper understanding of the people that lived in this remote region.

Her unique burial conditions and well-preserved remains have given scientists previously unknown details about the social hierarchy of the Pazyryk people. Her body has also offered a glimpse into the realities of chronic pain and cancer in ancient societies, and the intricacies of early Siberian tattoos.

In 1993 the 2,500-year-old mummified remains of a woman were discovered in the frozen Ukok Plateau in Siberia. Known as the 'Ukok Princess' or the 'Ice Maiden' in the media, she is thought to...

Nov 24, 2021 · When she cannot be viewed, visitors are instead shown an exact copy of the burial site and interpretations of how the “Ice Maiden” may have looked when she died, offering a glimpse into the world of the Pazyryk, more than 2,000 years ago.

Jun 4, 2002 · Nearly a decade ago, this mystery woman, known usually as the Siberian Ice Maiden, became one of the most exciting archeological discoveries in Russian history, shedding light on ancient peoples...

Feb 2, 2022 · As The Siberian Times reveals, the Ice Maiden was discovered in 1993 by Russian archaeologist Natalya Polosmak, embalmed and preserved in the permafrost. She was encased in a wooden coffin "in a sleeping position," head shaved, dressed in Chinese silk and body filled with herbs and roots.

Aug 11, 2024 · The Siberian Ice Princess remains one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Her well-preserved state and the rich array of artifacts found with her have provided invaluable insights into the Pazyryk culture and the broader Scythian world.