Ancient Crimean Burials Reveal Treasures of Wealthy Women

Archaeologists have discovered gold and silver jewelry in a 1,600-year-old burial site at the Almalyk-dere necropolis on the Mangup plateau in Crimea, indicating the presence of elite burials. The artifacts, including ornate earrings and fibulas, suggest they belonged to wealthy women from a society that existed between the fourth and sixth centuries. The site, historically part of the Christian principality of Gothia, has been systematically excavated since the 19th century, revealing its rich historical significance.