Scientists have discovered artifacts of an unknown Bronze Age culture in Siberia.
During excavations in Western Siberia, researchers found artifacts that indicate contact between local residents and peoples who lived several hundred kilometers away.
"A vessel was found in one of the grave pits, which was recognized as one of the main archaeological discoveries of 2026," said NSPU professor, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Vyacheslav Molodin.
According to him, the shape and decoration of the find correspond to the culture of Peter the Great, which existed southwest of the excavation site. The scientist noted that the abundance of horse bones in the pit is also characteristic of this culture.
Genetic analysis showed a connection between the aboriginal population of the steppe and new immigrants from the territory of modern Kazakhstan.
Excavations of the monument will continue in 2027.