In 2023, archeological research was conducted in the Myntobe cemetery and new scientific results were obtained. During the excavation of gravesite No. 8, individual human bones and a pair of buckles were found in the burial chamber. Unfortunately, it became known that this burial was looted at the time.
Excavation of burial № 8
A buckle found in burial №8
Found buckle in burial № 8 after cleaning
During excavations of burial ground № 9, a catacomb burial was discovered. When clearing the interior of the tomb, a diamond-shaped skeleton was found. There is a jug and a bowl on the skeleton’s shoulder. This is one of the valuable finds that testifies to the worldview of the Kangls. During excavations to the right of the dromos of burial ground No. 9, in addition to the main chamber, a side grave (undercut) was discovered. This is hitherto unknown news. The discovery of a secondary grave in the dromos, separate from the main chamber under one of the undercut, showed Han period burial in a new light.
Skeleton lying in the shape of a diamond in burial № 9.
Lateral burial undercut, found on the right side of dromos № 9
During excavations at burial № 10, along with the main chamber, a side grave was discovered, as in burial № 9. When clearing out the internal space of the main chamber, a skeleton lying in the shape of a rhombus was discovered. On the right shoulder of the skeleton, along with the remains of a clay jug, there is a sheep talus bone. This is one of the valuable finds that testifies to the worldview of the Kangli. During excavations on the left side of the dromos of burial ground No. 10, in addition to the main chamber, a side grave (undercut) was discovered. The remains of a clay jug and a whole jug were placed at the head of the skeleton. The skeleton located here is possibly related to the skeleton in the main chamber.
Skeleton lying in the main chamber in the shape of a diamond in burial № 10
An undercut grave was found on the left side of the dromos in burial № 10.
A jug found in the undercut grave of burial № 10
Skeleton located in burial № 11
Censer found in burial №11
During the excavations of burial №12, a catacomb grave was discovered. While clearing the interior of the cell, the skeleton of a teenager was discovered lying on his back. During excavations at the entrance to the chamber, a small bronze bell, a bronze ring, a bronze ornament, a bead (talisman) in the shape of a bird made of stone and two clay vessels (one in the shape of a barrel) were found in the chamber. These items are valuable evidence of the material culture of the Myntobе people.
Skeleton and traction harness where found in burial №12