Academics restart work to unlock secrets of mystery medieval civilization with links to Persia on edge of the Siberian Arctic.
New find at Zeleny Yar necropolis, which shows links to Persia, to be examined within weeks.
Wrapped in reindeer hide and fur, the 6-to-7 year old was protected by a child-sized bronze axe and bear's pendant.
Probes taken by South Korean experts will reveal lifestyle of this Arctic boy from 800 years ago.
Unearthed on the edge of the Arctic, she is the only woman so far found in an otherwise all-male necropolis, buried in a cocoon of copper and fur.
Her ancient tattoo is a showpiece of the glittering opening ceremony for the Sochi Paralympics.
Intrigue over how German-made 12th century blade, adorned in Sweden, reached Siberia.