culture

The story of this ancient patient begins in 1994, when archaeologists excavated a burial ground on the remote Ukok Plateau in the Altai Mountains. Preserved in the permafrost, the remains belonged to a woman estimated to be between 25 and 30 years old at the time of her death. Like other elite members of the Pazyryk culture, she was found lying on a wooden bed, adorned with a typical wig. However, the condition of her remains initially hindered further investigation. A mummified patch of skin adhered tightly to the skull, making traditional anthropological research impossible without causing damage. For decades, the true nature of her injuries remained hidden. It was only recently, by utilizing modern CT scanning technology to digitally