Cinnabar Identified in Scythian Graves

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Europe · Ukraine · Jan 07, 2026
Primary source: Archaeology Magazine

Analyses of red pigment lumps from Late Scythian burials at Chervony Mayak suggest cinnabar use, with interpretations ranging from ritual, cosmetics, and paint to possible roles in decomposition control.

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