Arzhan. The Source in the Valley of Kings.
Archeological discoveries in Tuva
2 March, 2004 - 30 May, 2004

This exhibition of articles found in a 'royal' burial site from Scythian times in Tuva presents around 1000 objects of applied art, all of them exhibited for the first time.

The investigation of the Arzhan II barrow came about through a joint Russian-German scholarly program.

Waistbelt buckle with eagles 2nd half of the 7th century B.C. Larger view		The catalogue

Deer - top portion of headgear
2nd half of the 7th century B.C.
Larger view

An emblem in the shape of a feline predator
2nd half of the 7th century B.C.
Larger view