A joint international team of researchers has uncovered a 8,000-year-old burial in the Yamal Peninsula of Siberia, preserved perfectly by the permafrost. The site contains the remains of a single individual, believed to be a shaman, dressed in a cloak made from brown bear fur and adorned with dozens of carved bone charms depicting birds and fish.
This discovery is a milestone for Arctic archaeology, offering a glimpse into the spiritual and daily lives of Mesolithic hunter-gatherers. Alongside the body, tools made from reindeer antler and a set of rare stone-tipped spears were found, indicating a highly specialized adaptation to the harsh northern environment during the early Holocene.