Wednesday, 26th September 2007 (1141 views)

A new exhibition in Berlin's Martin-Gropius-Bau showcases gold objects used by the nomadic equestrian Scythian peoples.

Entitled Under the Sign of the Golden Griffin, the exhibit displays treasures excavated from the tombs of Scythian rulers found in the Eurasian steppe.

Among these treasures are gold objects, as well as leather and textiles giving the museum-goer a glimpse of the way this nomadic society lived.

"The region's permafrost meant that mummies were removed in remarkable condition, with tattoos and some clothes still recognisable and intact," reports events guide What's on When.

Taking place at Martin-Gropis Bau - one of Berlin's most well-regarded museums - at the moment, the exhibition is organised by the German Archaeological Institute and the Museum of Pre and Early History of the State Museums in Berlin, Foundation for the Cultural Heritage of Prussia.

The venue was designed by Martin Gropius and Heino Schmieden and first opened in the 19th century.

 

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