8. Scythian Kurgans (Eurasian Steppe)
The Scythian kurgans, or burial mounds, scattered across the Eurasian steppe, contain the remains of nobles buried with their servants and horses. These companions were often killed to serve their masters in the afterlife, emphasizing a harsh view of loyalty and social order. Such graves reveal how deeply the Scythians intertwined death, power, and devotion.
