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Suomi. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Pazyryk. The State Hermitage Museum: Collection Highlights. This rich and fascinating collection from the Altai mountains dates to the Scythian-Sakae period (6th–4th centuries BC) and embraces over 5,000 items. At its heart lie the unique articles found during excavation of the burial mounds of Pazyryk in the Eastern part of the High Altai, at a height of 1,600 metres above sea level. Large Altaic burial mounds were intended for those who occupied high positions in early nomadic society, such as chiefs, elders and priests. According to custom, the chief's wife or concubine was also buried with him and all the dead bodies were embalmed. Deep graves were hollowed out for the burial, and many objects considered both precious and necessary were interred along with the bodies. Of great interest is the body of the chief from Burial Mound No. 2 at Pazyryk. Ancient Ireland: Stone Circles.

There are basically two kinds of stone circles in Ireland: continuous circles in which the stones in the circle are touching or relatively close to each other, and non-contiguous. In some of the non-contiguous circles there are two adjacent orthostats which are taller than the others and across the center of the circle from them is a recumbent stone. This often marks a solar event, such as a solstice or equinox. Kenmare: One of the characteristic features of the Late Bronze Age in southwest Ireland is the construction of ceremonial monuments made up of small stone circles with a boulder burial in the center. The stone circle at Kenmare consists of 15 stones and a center stone which may mark a grave. The stone circle is about 17 meters (about 56 ft.) in diameter. It is known locally as the Druid’s Circle. Shown above is a model of the stone circle. In the center of the circle is a large boulder resting on three supports. The entryway to the Kenmare Circle is shown above.

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Mayan. Tiahuanaco. Finland. Joan of Arc. Coat of Arms of Joan of Arc. Joan of Arc has been a popular figure in cultural history since the time of her death, and many famous writers, filmmakers and composers have created works about her. Cultural depictions of Joan of Arc have continued in films, theatre, television, video games, music, and performances to this day. Background[edit] Timeline of Joan of Arc's life c. 1412 – Approx. date of birth c. 1424 – Described visions 8 May 1429 – Lifting of the siege of Orléans 30 May 1431 – Executed at Rouen The historian Kelly DeVries describes the period preceding her appearance in the following terms: "If anything could have discouraged her, the state of France in 1429 should have. " The French king at the time of Joan's birth, Charles VI, suffered bouts of insanity[12] and was often unable to rule. In 1420, the queen of France Isabeau of Bavaria signed the Treaty of Troyes, which granted the succession of the French throne to Henry V and his heirs instead of her son Charles.

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