Gold-Laden Burials Unearthed by Archaeologists in Crimea

Archaeologists in Crimea have discovered an early-medieval burial site at the Almalyk-dere necropolis, filled with gold and silver jewelry belonging to noble women from the 4th to 6th century. The site, located on the Mangup plateau, is the largest early medieval necropolis in the region. Despite previous looting, the excavation revealed well-preserved artifacts, including gold earrings with precious stones and a decorated pyxis. The findings suggest the burial ground was reserved for the elite of southwestern Crimea.