Ancient DNA reveals clues about mysterious ‘Golden Man’ and rise of the Scythian elites

Nomadic warriors called the Scythians roamed the Eurasian Steppe on horseback during the Iron Age. An elite class held the reins of Scythian power, their elevated status celebrated in death through rich burials. Among the most famous of these elite individuals is “Golden Man,” whose entombment conta...

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