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'That time Barnaul was undoubtedly the most cultural corner of Siberia. I named it Siberian Athens'

Pyotr Tyan-Shanskiy, 1856

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Ancient mummy 'with 1,100 year old Adidas boots' died after she was struck on the head

As well as her amazing 'modern' footwear, this Mongolian 'seamstress' went to the afterlife with four changes of clothes, her sewing kit, a horse and a ram's head.

The breathtaking real-life Swan Lake in Siberia

These stunning images were taken by Russian photographer Alexander Tyryshkin on a unique Siberian lake that never freezes, no matter how cold the winter.

World famous 2,500 year old tattooed princess comes home by helicopter on her final journey

The remarkable ancient mummy of a 25 year old woman is back in the Altai Republic today, almost twenty years after she was found in permafrost grave.

'Mummy of a child warrior from 'lost medieval civilisation'

Wrapped in reindeer hide and fur, the 6-to-7 year old was protected by a child-sized bronze axe and bear's pendant.

Is this stunning bracelet made by Paleolithic man for his favourite woman really 70,000 years old?

Startling new scientific evidence to be reviewed by international experts which - if true - would transform our knowledge of skills and sophistication of early man.