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

Warrior’s grave found in 1988 was identified as male - yet now the 2,600-year-old teenager 'with wart on face’ is revealed to be female.

Experts still divided over mysterious 1,300-year-old fortress-like structure located on island in middle of lake.

Ancient 'wealthy' young woman was found laid to rest with her horse and weapons by workers who accidentally dug up her burial mound.

Remains of the child suggest an 'unknown European invasion of Siberia deep in ancient times'.

Aged 25 to 30 when he died 1,700 years ago, he is from the mountainous region of modern-day Khakassia.

Toe bone DNA research uncovers the sexual relationships of cave-dwellers from Altai foothills in Siberia.

German scientists 'took samples abroad for analysis' which were 'illegally obtained' from famous Shigir Idol.