The find, as old as Christ, is the latest treasure from the sacred and mysterious site of Ust-Polui in Salekhard, say experts.

The ancient mummy of a mysterious young woman, known as the Ukok Princess, is finally returning home to the Altai Republic this month.

Thousands of years ago woolly mammoths came here to die: but why?  The macabre ancient remains haunt local residents to this day. 

The Siberian Times is online again after overcoming technical problems, bringing you news and pictures again from the east of Russia.

Now the prickly rodent lives no closer than 2,000 kilometres away, but its remains - recently dated - are scattered in caves of the Altai Mountains.

Twice as old as the Egyptian Pyramids, samples of the Shigir Idol are sent to Germany for testing.

Bizarre claim in New York Observer says tattooed Ukok 'princess' preserved in ice casket led to Donald Trump's victory over Clinton.

The president warns that the US and EU want to defang the Russian bear.

Skulls of ancient adult and child pair placed near kneecaps of grown-up, in bizarre burial puzzling archeologists.

Discovery of 5th century remains from Tashtyk people known for their elaborate funeral rites.