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title: Scythian Golden Man
author: Derzsi Elekes Andor
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13629/scythian-golden-man/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Scythian Golden Man
_Authored by Derzsi Elekes Andor_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13629.jpg)
## Image Caption
This costume is a replica of the clothing and armour found in the [burial](https://www.worldhistory.org/burial/) mound of the so-called "Golden Man", in Issyk, present day Kazakhstan. The scourge and sword found among the possessions are also included. The individual is thought to have possibly been a [Scythian](https://www.worldhistory.org/Scythians/) prince or warrior, although their sex is disputed. Associated with the [Saka](https://www.worldhistory.org/Scythians/) peoples. 4th-3rd century BCE.
This replica by Krym Altynbekov was on display at the VAM Design Center, Budapest. The original armour is part of the collection of the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Nur-Sultan (Astana).
## Cite This Work
### APA
Andor, D. E. (2021, March 13). Scythian Golden Man. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Andor, Derzsi Elekes. "Scythian Golden Man." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 13, 2021. .
### MLA
Andor, Derzsi Elekes. "Scythian Golden Man." *World History Encyclopedia*, 13 Mar 2021, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sun_emperor.JPG) by [**Derzsi Elekes Andor**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sun_emperor.JPG). Submitted by [Arienne King](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/ava.spartan.117/ "User Page: Arienne King"), published on 13 March 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon this content non-commercially, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.