Scythian "Phantom Horseman" burial among year's top archaeological finds
The site resembles the Scythian burials described by Herodotus, including the "phantom horsemen"—vertically installed figures of people and horses sacrificed at the top of the Scythian king's mound.
Burial site identified with Scythian "Phantom Horseman" recognized as one of the year's top archaeological finds.(photo credit: Trevor Wallace/University of Bern)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF