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Gold of the Nomads is represented by
unique archaeological finds from the North Coast of the
Black Sea, Northern Caucasus and Western Siberia,
including Siberian Collection assembled by Peter the Great
dates from the 1st millennium B.C. The Scythian Gold of
the 7th-4th centuries B.C. - an amazing array of
predominantly animal-shaped golden items - was
unearthed by Russian archaeologists at Kelermess, Solokha
and Chertomlyk in the 19th century. Other highlights of this
part of the display are the Stavropol Hoard
(4th century B.C.), Sarmatian jewellery of the 4th-3rd
centuries B.C. and the Pereschepino Hoard of the 7th
century A.D.
If you enjoyed this collection, you might want to also visit the other collections at the State Hermitage Museum.
The Scythians
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Pectorial Plaque in the form of Curled-up Panther
6th - 5th centuries BC
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Cup
Iran, 4th - 3rd centuries BC
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